The package stems from a collaboration between economy minister (LSAP) and energy minister (déi Gréng). It provides financial support to companies which have e-car charging stations--for private and public access--installed on their premises.
Members of parliament on 5 July but it only came into force on 26 July after being officially published, an administrative step that usually occurs within a few days or weeks after a vote in the Chamber of Deputies.
Between 30 July and 30 September 2022, the ministries will call on companies to present their project to create charging stations--with a charging capacity of at least 175 kilowatts-- available to the public. The companies with the best proposals will see up to 50% of investments linked to the installation of the stations covered by a subsidy. Accessibility for the public will play a part in the selection of propositions.
The second aid presented on 27 July targets the electrification of mobility in SMEs, which can ask for a coverage of 50% of the expense linked to its charging stations. This can go up to €40,000 total per company. Connecting to the country’s electric network can also be covered--up to 60% and maximum €60,000--by the state.
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The ministries, however, don’t want to punish companies that rely on leasing for the deployment of public charging stations. For these businesses, the package foresees a discount on their leasing contract when using e-vehicles.
The measure is supposed to help the government . The state plans to release €40m over four years--between 2022 and 2025--to encourage companies to invest in these infrastructures.
The package is part of the government’s plan to further electrify the country’s mobility.