Zurich canton exhausts funding for charging stations at 114,000 parking spots
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The Canton of Zurich in Switzerland finished its funding program for electric vehicle charging infrastructure two months ahead of schedule.
The regional government provided 50 million Swiss francs to support the expansion of charging points, and the funds were fully spent after receiving over 8,000 applications. This initiative resulted in the development of charging capabilities for more than 114,000 parking spaces.
Private homeowners and apartment owners received the majority of the funding, which accounted for about 95 percent of the total budget. These residents received up to 500 Swiss francs per parking space to facilitate the installation of wallboxes. Additionally, nearly 200 companies received grants of up to 30,000 Swiss francs for company fleets and work sites, while 11 municipalities also received support. The Canton of Zurich closed its online application platform but will process completed requests that were already submitted.
For those who missed the deadline due to the lack of remaining funds, the government maintains a waiting list. While private and commercial funding has ended, the government will continue to expand public charging infrastructure through a separate project for neighborhood charging.
