FAQ

Financial aid is allocated for new private charging stations installed on parking spaces located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Applications for obtaining financial aid must be submitted no later than 12 months after the last invoice was issued in connection with the investment.

The application should be submitted to the Environmental administration via a form:

• part to be completed by the applicant requesting aid
• part to be completed by the company in charge of carrying out the installation work of the charging point.

• The amount of financial aid for a charging station equipped with an integrated or external interface compatible with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) standard, Version 1.6 or higher, amounts to 50% of the cost of the station and its installation, excluding value added tax, but without exceeding €1,200.
• This maximum amount rises to €1,650 if the charging station is integrated into a collective intelligent charging management system as soon as it is installed.

• The financial aid amounts to 50% of the cost of purchasing the charging station and its installation, excluding VAT. The sum shall not exceed €750.
• This maximum amount is €1,200 if the charging station is equipped with an integrated or external interface compatible with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) standard, version 1.6 or higher.

For reasons of convenience and safety, when acquiring an electric car, it is recommended that a wall-mounted charging station be installed in your home for your private use. This guarantees overload protection and ease of use.

To ensure proper operation and maximum comfort, the following recommendations should be taken into account:

•    the maximum charging power is based on the power of your household connection and must be adapted to your needs. In the case of a typical domestic connection (single-family house) of 27 kW (40 amps), a maximum charging power of 11 kW is recommended. A higher charging power requires a (paid) increase in the power of your domestic connection;

•    the charging station must have a junction or relay upstream, so that it can be connected to the smart meter. From 7 kW upwards, this connection is a requirement of the grid operator, so that the latter can temporarily reduce the power or disconnect the station in the event of a grid failure to avoid damage (e.g. failure of sensitive equipment such as freezers);

•    to enable the use of additional features such as time-shifted charging, it is important to ensure that the internet connection to the wall-mounted charging station is available via mobile phone (if a mobile network is available) or (W)LAN. If a breakdown of charging locations is required (e.g. at the workplace or at home), the charging station must have a mobile connection. There are also smart solutions that allow you to consume your own electricity if you have a photovoltaic system.

Please note: depending on the connection conditions of the grid operators, all installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician who can advise you on the most suitable solution that satisfies your needs.

According to the Grand Ducal Regulation of 22 December 2006[*], as amended, vehicles in categories M1, M2 and M3 driven exclusively by an electric motor or by a motor powered by a fuel cell are subject to an annual tax of 30 euros. Hybrid vehicles operating with an internal combustion engine associated with an electric motor or a fuel cell are taxed according to the fuel system (petrol or diesel).

For more information:
https://www.acl.lu/en-us/tests-conseils/conseils/voitures/calcul-de-votre-taxe-auto
https://douanes.public.lu/fr/vehicules/taxe-vehicules-automoteurs.html

*implementing the Law of 22 December 2006 promoting job retention and defining special measures in the field of social security and environmental policy.
 

Chargy, the network of public charging stations in Luxembourg, will over the coming years achieve a total of 800 stations, i.e. 1,600 charging points. At least one station will be installed in each Luxembourg municipality to guarantee national coverage for the network.
Currently, there are more than 350 Chargy stations (700 charging points) spread across Luxembourg. Therefore, you can charge your electric car near frequently visited places in urban areas, such as P&R, hospitals, administrative buildings, supermarkets, etc.
 
Access to the Chargy stations is straightforward with your mKaart. This means that the various Verkéiersverbond and Chargy prepaid products and services can be found on a single card, thus providing greater convenience on the move.

In order to charge your electric car or plug-in hybrid at Chargy stations and Chargy OK stations, you must have signed a contract with a charging service provider. Find the list of service providers active in Luxembourg at chargy.lu. Your charging service provider will also give you your mKaart, which will serve as your identifier on the Chargy and Chargy OK stations. If you already have a mKaart compatible with our network, your supplier will add the Chargy product directly to your mKaart.

Your electricity consumption will either be invoiced to you by the supplier with whom you have a contract or debited until the credit runs out if you have a prepaid card.
The MyChargy platform also allows the user to easily manage costs.

For more information, visit the website chargy.lu.

When you are abroad you can access selected charging stations with your Chargy subscription. Ask your charging service provider if they have such a contract and which charging stations you will be given access to.

You also have the option of using one of the various existing applications that give you access to one of the various roaming platforms or portals. These platforms or portals allow you to locate and use charging stations abroad and easily manage payment of your charges when travelling.

Find out before your next trip abroad and plan your journey properly!