Can a “super ministry” accelerate electric mobility in Poland?

The expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Poland faces not only technical but also administrative challenges.

So explains Agata Rzędowska, CharIN Ambassador, who attributes these limitations to institutional fragmentation and a lack of coordination among government stakeholders.

Following the latest parliamentary meeting, Rzędowska notes that “the agenda remains virtually unchanged.”

“We are still facing the same challenges,” she emphasises.

Since December 2023, with the rise to power of the new government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Poland has been undergoing a process of institutional review, restructuring, and reform.

Responsibilities concerning the power grid, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility remain divided among multiple ministries.

In this context, discussions have begun around a potential reorganisation of state structures.

Industry stakeholders indicate that the government is considering concentrating all these functions into a single portfolio—a kind of “super ministry”.

Although not yet formalised, the proposal has already been mentioned in both parliamentary and technical forums.

The aim is to optimise governance in key areas such as electromobility and energy planning.

eMobility challenges persist in Poland

One of the main bottlenecks identified is the difficulty private operators face in obtaining grid connection.

“We are obliged to develop infrastructure to comply with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). But the grid operators are not ready. If they fail to comply, they should be sanctioned,” says Rzędowska.

She also proposes compensatory mechanisms for companies that are unable to operate due to restrictions imposed by the system operators themselves.

Another issue is the lack of charging infrastructure in rural areas.

“It should be easier to install alternating current (AC) chargers in areas where people live and work. This would also be better for the grid,” she asserts.

To achieve this, she considers it essential to have specific regulations and targeted incentives for these regions.

This situation has also affected specific legislative initiatives, such as the UDER 53 bill, which is currently on hold pending a decision on which ministry will be responsible for its implementation.

This bill seeks to simplify the installation of private charging stations in residential buildings. It was initially scheduled for discussion in late June, but has since been postponed.

“I believe it will be part of the new measures. New regulations on electric mobility should be prepared at the beginning of autumn,” says Rzędowska.

Bidirectional charging: the next step

In line with technologies already being applied in other European countries, the CharIN ambassador stresses the need to advance the integration of electric cars, renewable energy sources, and storage systems.

“Manufacturers have already prepared their vehicles for bidirectional charging, but the grid operators in Poland are still not ready,” she explains.

This technology would allow for improved energy management within the power system and greater efficiency in the use of renewables, but its implementation depends on network upgrades and regulatory frameworks that are still lacking in the country.

Highest BEV market share ever recorded

The electric vehicle market continues its steady growth in Poland.

In June 2025, it reached its highest monthly sales volume and the largest market share ever recorded—7.6%.

A total of 3,779 units were registered, representing a 79% increase. This is due, on one hand, to the expansion of market players and, on the other, to the electric vehicle purchase subsidy programme launched in early February.

According to the Polish Automotive Industry Association (PZPM), the NaszeEauto programme “is bearing fruit”, and they expect to close the year with 25,000 registered units.

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