The Greek government has reinstated free public parking for electric vehicles (EVs) in municipal parking lots, a program that expired at the end of 2024 but has now been extended until December 2026, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced.
The exemption, part of Greece’s ongoing effort to promote electric mobility, allows EV drivers to apply online for parking fee exemptions through the government’s website. Approved applicants will receive a parking sticker to display in their vehicles. However, privately managed parking facilities remain excluded from the scheme.
The initiative applies to fully electric vehicles and low-emission cars with CO2 emissions of no more than 50 g/km. While the regulation is currently set to expire at the end of 2026, officials have left the door open for further extensions.
This measure builds on Greece’s broader electric mobility incentives introduced in 2020, which included subsidies of up to 15% on EV purchases, charging station development, and the original free parking scheme. Despite this progress, the country’s commitment to electric mobility faced scrutiny in 2024 when a decree from the Ministry of Shipping restricted ferry transport of EVs to a maximum battery charge of 40%, citing safety concerns.
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport reaffirmed its support for sustainable transport solutions, with the parking exemption aiming to encourage further adoption of cleaner vehicles.