Applications for Moves 1 and 2 have already been settled in Asturias, while Three's are nearly complete.
In an effort to promote electric mobility and streamline the user experience, the Spanish government, along with regional administrations, is working on unifying the payment systems for electric vehicle (EV) charging points. This initiative is a key part of the Moves III Plan, which has received a total of 208.6 million euros in funding.
Currently, Spain boasts over 34,000 charging points, but each station operates with a different payment application. This fragmented system can be a barrier for EV users, especially those making longer journeys. The deployment of fast and ultra-fast charging point infrastructure is crucial to ensuring a seamless driving experience for EV users.
Nieves Roqueñí, Minister of Ecological Transition, Industry, and Economic Development of the Government of Asturias, is managing the program in the community. Asturias, in particular, has registered more than 4,400 individual applications that require review.
In the past, the Moves I and II programs managed more than two and a half million euros, resolving all requests although not all have been paid. At this moment, approximately seven million euros from Moves III have already been finalized. The third edition of the Moves III program received around eight million euros in its first call.
The challenge of unifying payment systems is recognized as a national challenge that requires regulations and standardization. This unification improves the user experience and encourages competition in the sector. Strengthening teams is being done to provide a timely response to citizens.
Incentives are necessary to stimulate demand for electric vehicles due to their prices still being relatively high. Roqueñí highlights the role of Moveo and AUVE (the Association of Electric Vehicle Users) in promoting sustainable mobility and raising awareness of alternatives to traditional combustion cars.
The third edition of Moveo brought together more than 150 professionals under the motto "Designing the future: green, digital, and accessible." Moveo acts as a key player facilitating the development and implementation of a unified payment platform for charging stations in Spain, promoting interoperability and streamlined access for EV users.
Portugal's model for electric vehicle charging is characterized by its focus on interoperability. Their unified payment system allows drivers to make journeys across the country with a single card. This approach is being considered as a potential solution for Spain's charging infrastructure.
The promotion of sustainable mobility requires a collective effort involving administrations, manufacturers, vendors, and citizens. The advisor proposes unifying payment systems to simplify the user experience in electric vehicle charging. The Moves III Plan has been extended until December 2024 with an injection of 200 million euros, providing ample opportunity to make significant progress in this area.
