Where are Estonia's electric car charging stations?

More than half of the country's charging stations are concentrated in Harju County, leaving smaller towns and rural areas with virtually no charging options. Near Tallinn, in the city of Rapla, there are only six charging stations for electric cars, highlighting the stagnation of Estonia's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

How many EV chargers are there in Estonia?

Estonia was the first country to deploy an EV charging network with nationwide coverage, with fast chargers available along highways at a maximum distance of 40 to 60 km (25 to 37 mi). As of December 2012, the nationwide network consisted of 165 fast chargers.

How many EV charging stations are there in Tallinn?

Near Tallinn, in the city of Rapla, there are only six charging stations for electric cars, highlighting the stagnation of Estonia's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Rapla Municipality is highly interested in expanding the number of public charging stations.

How much does it cost to build a charging station in Estonia?

Then, construction costs an additional €30,000. So, the total cost of setting up a single charging station ranges from €340,000 to €350,000. It's very expensive," Vaht explained. Estonia ranks among the lowest in Europe in terms of the number of charging stations and electric cars.

Can You charge an electric car in Estonia?

Within a year, Enefit Volt, Estonia’s largest public fast-charging network for electric cars, opened fast-charging stations suitable for all electric cars in 11 counties that previously lacked such facilities. Depending on the car, the new fast chargers allow you to charge the amount of energy required to drive 100 kilometres in up to 25 minutes.

How much does electricity cost in Estonia?

Estonia, June 2023: The price of electricity is 0.320 U.S. Dollar per kWh for households and 0.183 U.S. Dollar for businesses which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes.