The e-Mobility state aid scheme will include a new category of eligible expenses, namely investments in the production of energy from renewable sources and in storage systems, directly integrated with the recharging infrastructure, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Ciprian Serban, announced on Wednesday in a social media post.
"We are preparing an essential modification of the e-Mobility state aid scheme to introduce a new category of eligible expenses, investments in the production of energy from renewable sources and in storage systems, directly integrated with charging infrastructure. The initiative starts from a reality that we can no longer ignore, namely that in many areas, the distribution networks operate at the limit of capacity and do not allow the sustained granting of the power increases necessary for the development of high-capacity charging stations. Given the circumstances, continuing to develop exclusively dependent on the grid means, in fact, slowing down the transition to electric mobility. By this change, we reduce the pressure on the grid, offer flexibility to the beneficiaries and allow the accelerated development of charging facilities where there currently are technical bottlenecks."
According to Serban, Romania needs solutions that work in practice, and the goal is to decarbonise the transport sector.
"At the same time, the change responds directly to the current economic context marked by the volatility of energy prices, amplified by geopolitical developments and tensions in the Middle East. Integrating renewable energy production and storage into recharging infrastructure projects means more predictable costs, operational resilience and long-term investment protection. It is not just a technical adjustment, but a strategic decision. Romania needs solutions that work in practice. And this change does exactly that. It eliminates bottlenecks, optimises resources and carries forward, concretely, the objective of decarbonisation of the transport sector."
The state aid scheme for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on the national network of motorways, expressways and national roads "e-Mobility RO" aims to develop a strategic network of fast and ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles, located on motorways, expressways and national roads under the administration of the National Company for Road Infrastructure Management (CNAIR).
The total budget allocated to this scheme is EUR 299 million, with an average annual budget that will not exceed EUR 149.5 million for each competitive bidding procedure.
According to official data, in relation to the allocated budget, the maximum estimated number of beneficiaries is 25, and the maximum amount requested/beneficiary in all competitive bidding procedures is capped at EUR 30 million.
The payment of state aid can be made until December 31, 2030, while the implementation period of the projects cannot go beyond June 30, 2030.
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