Sudden Surge in EV Charging Costs in Albania: A Blow to Drivers and the Environment

Sudden Surge in EV Charging Costs in Albania: A Blow to Drivers and the Environment

Electric mobility in Albania was supposed to be a win-win: lower operational costs for drivers, less air pollution in cities, and progress toward greener transport. But starting November 1, 2025, a decision by the Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE) threatens to undermine that promise — with a sudden, steep increase in public charging prices that feels less like careful regulation and more like a burden shifted onto EV users. Public car charging s…