THMP (Technology of the Capital City of Prague) is set to launch a large-scale project aimed at increasing public charging points for electric vehicles in the Czech capital. The initiative will kick off with a pilot project in the Vinohrady district, where 13 lamppost charging points have already been installed.
According to a report by Czech Radio, THMP’s goal is to establish over a thousand lamppost charging points, each designated for electric vehicles, by 2026. This ambitious plan seeks to enhance the availability of charging infrastructure as the city moves towards a more sustainable transportation model.
“The project is mainly taking place underground for the moment because the five and a half thousand kilometres of Prague’s roads mean that it is necessary to get an appropriately thick electric cable of the appropriate power to those charging points, and that is the focus of this current project,” explained Tomáš Jílek, Managing Director of THMP, in an interview with Radio Prague International.
THMP oversees a diverse array of technical services in Prague, including public lighting, traffic lights, and telematics systems. The company is also active in the realms of e-mobility and photovoltaics.
Despite these efforts, the Czech Republic faces challenges in the transition to electric transport. By the end of 2023, the country had only about 2,400 charging stations and 22,000 fully electric vehicles. The report noted that in 2023, Czechia had the highest proportion of diesel vehicle sales in the EU, while ranking second to last in electric car sales.
As THMP progresses with its plans, the company aims to bridge the gap in electric vehicle infrastructure and encourage a shift towards greener transportation options in the region.
