From Oct. 1, the Municipality of Athens will manage its electric-vehicle charging network through municipal company DAEM S.A. and the AthensCharge digital platform and mobile app. Drivers will be able to locate available chargers, start and monitor charging sessions, and pay electronically.
The initial network covers 19 public charging stations installed within the municipality after a 2020 donation from Metlen Energy & Metals. Additional points are expected to join gradually, including facilities at Serafeio and new chargers to be installed on municipal sites.
DAEM will monitor charger operation and availability in real time, manage charging sessions and electronic payments, and use network data for statistical analysis and planning the city's e-mobility policy. The company is registered in Greece's official Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Registry, allowing it to register and manage charging points for the municipality.
The service will cost €0.37 per kilowatt-hour. Until now, Athens has borne the electricity costs of municipal chargers, with the total bill exceeding €200,000. The report also notes that some vehicles remained plugged in after charging ended, using charging bays for long-term parking. The city says integrated oversight should make access fairer and more efficient.
Users can call 1595, the Athens citizen service line, for help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In a later phase, the app may distinguish among user groups such as city residents. The municipality will also consider possible programmes and discounts for professionals working in central Athens, subject to current law and transparent criteria.