Bill proposes aid and fewer hurdles for electric cars and charging

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1. The bill would clarify that charging manager status is only needed when charging is paid for. Those offering free charging, such as shopping malls or hotels, would not need that status.
2. It proposes direct aid for buying electric vehicles of 20% of the cost, up to 5,000 euros per vehicle, plus grants of 1,000 or 500 euros per charging point depending on type. Aid would be called four times a year, at least until December 31, 2020, with minimum annual funding of €20 million.
3. It would relax charging manager rules: the activity would no longer need to be listed as a corporate purpose, charging points could connect to existing installations if their combined power is under 25% of the contracted power, and public access points of 22 kW or more would have to use the OCPP protocol so any user can charge without registrations or special cards. It also creates the figure of the representative charging manager, so a consumer with publicly accessible parking can run its charging points through a registered manager.
4. It would allow the holder of a supply point to transfer or resell energy for electric vehicle charging, as long as it happens at the same place where the supply was contracted.
5. It proposes letting city councils grant up to a 100% rebate on the mechanical traction vehicle tax based on engine characteristics and environmental impact. It would also require, from January 1, 2020, 15% of spaces with charging infrastructure in public or municipal parking lots, and 5% of on-street parking in municipalities over 40,000 inhabitants, with preferential or exclusive reservation for electric vehicles from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
6. It establishes a grant covering 50% of the power term cost in the electricity bill of fast charging points above 40 kW, until December 31, 2020, funded by the State Budget. The Government would also consult the European Commission about possible reductions or exemptions from the electricity tax for those fast charging points.

Who it affects

• People and companies buying an electric vehicle: They could receive direct aid of up to 5,000 euros per vehicle.
• Those installing charging points: They would get between 500 and 1,000 euros per point, and fewer requirements to run them.
• Shopping malls, hotels and parking lots: They could offer free charging without being charging managers, and share energy at the contracted location.
• City councils in municipalities over 40,000 inhabitants: They would have to reserve on-street parking spaces with charging points.
• Operators of fast charging points above 40 kW: They would receive a grant covering 50% of the power term in their electricity bill.

Words worth knowing

Gestor de carga

A person or company authorized to provide electric vehicle charging services, usually for payment.

Término de potencia

The fixed part of the electricity bill paid for contracted capacity, even if no energy is used.

IVTM

Impuesto de vehículos de tracción mecánica: a municipal tax paid by vehicle owners.

Peaje de acceso

The cost paid for using the electricity transmission and distribution networks.

Proposición de ley

A bill introduced by members of Congress. It is not a law until it completes the legislative process.

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