Plug-in electric vehicles in Estonia explained

, there were about 3,300 electric vehicles in Estonia.^[1], 3% of new cars sold in Estonia were electric.^[2]

Government policy

, the Estonian government offers subsidies of up to €5,000 for electric car purchases.^[3]

Charging stations

, there were about 400 public charging stations in Estonia.^[1]

Starting in 2025, all new public parking lots constructed must be equipped with infrastructure for electric car charging.^[4]

Public opinion

In a 2022 survey conducted by EY, 52% of respondents said that they would prefer to buy an electric car for their next car purchase.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: KULU VÕI KOKKUHOID ⟩ Millal muutub elektriauto tasuvaks?. 2022-10-27. 2022-11-23. et. Merike. Lees. Majandus Postimees.
2. News: AMTELi juht Arno Sillat: Eestis ostavad elektriautosid enim ettevõtete juhid ja tippspetsialistid. auto24.ee. et. 2022-10-13. 2022-11-23.
3. News: Elektriautod koguvad populaarsust. Millistel tingimustel tasub elektriauto ostmine ära?. Ärileht. Martin. Ilves. 2022-07-11. 2022-11-23. et.
4. News: Elektriautod on tulevik, mis kohe kohal. Äripäev. 2022-05-03. 2023-04-12. et.
5. News: Laadimisvõrgu ekspert: murevaba elektritranspordi poole pürgime siis, kui kõik osapooled seavad fookusesse kliendi. Ärileht. et. Kert. Pääbo. 2022-10-28. 2022-11-23.