With a comprehensive package of measures, the regional government plans to give a boost to electric mobility in South Tyrol at all levels.
On 27 February, the measures were presented at a press conference at Landhaus 1.
“The South Tyrol Climate Plan 2040 aims to reduce traffic from combustion engines by increasing the share of electric vehicles by 40%,” says Governor Arno Kompatscher.
“At the same time, we are working to increase public transport passenger kilometres by 70% by 2030. And not least, we are exploring the use of hydrogen technologies for specific applications,” he adds.
“Our primary goal is to reduce car journeys and increase use of public transport for a more liveable South Tyrol and higher quality of life. To achieve this, we aim to better connect transport options and make them easily accessible through mobility centres,” states Mobility Councillor Daniel Alfreider.
As for electric mobility, South Tyrol has the opportunity to position itself as a pioneer in Italy, indicates Martin Vallazza, Director of the Department for Mobility and Infrastructure:
“To achieve this, we need to further develop subsidies for e-mobility, create incentives through favourable tariffs to encourage the switch to electric vehicles, and expand the charging infrastructure.“
Targeted Support for E-Vehicles and Charging Systems
The share of electric vehicles in private car registrations in South Tyrol reached 14.8% in 2024.
In comparison, the EU’s share was 13.6%, and Italy’s was 4.16%.
Since 2018, funding for e-mobility in South Tyrol has steadily increased: in 2024, South Tyrol allocated 1.65 million euros for the purchase of electric vehicles (compared to 87,000 euros in 2018).
In 2024, 806,546 euros in grants were paid out for the installation of 777 charging systems (compared to 75,449 euros in 2018 for 77 charging systems).
Affordable Charging Tariffs
New approaches are being taken when it comes to charging tariffs: from 1 March 2025, customers of the regional energy company Alperia will be able to charge their electric vehicle at a discounted rate of 0.35 euros per kilowatt-hour (kWh) at Neogy’s network of charging points in South Tyrol.
Non-customers will pay 0.45 euros/kWh, or 0.55 euros/kWh for fast chargers.
“Considering that the price per kWh at public fast chargers in Italy and Europe ranges from 0.60 to 0.90 euros, this is a significant price advantage,” states Luis Amort, CEO at Alperia.
Customers of the Bruneck and Brixen municipal utilities will also benefit from this discounted offer.
The tariff will be valid until the end of February 2026.
Expansion of Charging Infrastructure Across the Region
The goals for e-infrastructure are also clearly set: by the end of 2026, South Tyrol aims to have a total of 1,000 charging points.
At least one charging station will be available in each of the 116 municipalities in South Tyrol.
“Currently, there are 339 installed or planned public charging stations by Neogy in the region, with a total of twice as many charging points. In addition, 116 more charging stations, financed through the Pnrr2 fund, will be added by June 2026,” explains CEO Amort.
Getting Ready for Electric Mobility
However, more is needed to get ready for electric mobility, particularly in terms of information and awareness, as Verena Schnitzer, Green Mobility Project Manager at STA – South Tyrol Transport Structures, emphasises:
“Studies show that those who have had contact with electric vehicles are more likely to choose them. Initiatives like the E-Drive Day at the Safety Park focus on this.”
Once the decision for an electric vehicle is made, South Tyrol supports the purchase of an electric car with up to 4,000 euros and the installation of a home charging station with up to 1,000 euros.
Green Power for the Mobility Transition
The growing demand for renewable energy for battery-powered vehicles needs to be met.
The region therefore continues to support photovoltaic systems for small businesses, a scheme introduced in 2023.
Since then, over 45 megawatts of additional PV capacity have been installed, according to the Department of Councillor Peter Brunner.
These funding schemes will continue to be in demand in 2025, as evidenced by 60 funding applications received in January alone.
“This represents a great potential for the region on the path to an emission-free future,” Governor Kompatscher concludes.
Top speakers participate in the “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”
