Bulgaria plans to install a network of ultra-fast charging stations for electric cars and buses at railway stations across the country as part of a national initiative to expand its e-mobility infrastructure.
According to the Bulgarian government, the project’s first phase will see 35 charging stations of up to 600 kW each installed at major railway stations by the end of 2026. The plan aims to eventually equip all 249 railway stations in Bulgaria with EV charging infrastructure.
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The initiative was formalised through an agreement between the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), the national electricity grid operator ESO, and its subsidiary ESO Charge. The signing took place in the presence of Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov.
ESO is investing about ten million euros in the first phase of the project. The stations are expected to cater to both private electric vehicles and electric public transport. While specific locations have yet to be announced, authorities said the stations were strategically chosen to link road and rail transport.
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Technical details and charging prices have not been disclosed, but the Ministry of Energy said the charging infrastructure will aim to offer consumers the lowest possible charging rates.
Beyond the initial rollout, the government is preparing two additional joint projects related to electric mobility infrastructure, with further details to be released once documentation is finalised. Fast charging stations are also being considered for installation along the Struma motorway.