Tel Aviv Parking Fees Rise for Electric Cars and General Parking
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Electric vehicle charging fees and general parking rates have increased at Tel Aviv's municipal lots. The cost per kWh for EV charging rose by 53% to 1.24 shekels, while hourly parking fees increased by 20%. The municipality cited rising operational costs for the changes. "Achuzot HaHof" stated that despite the increases, their rates remain competitive.
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- Electric vehicle charging costs in Tel Aviv municipal lots increased by 53% to 1.24 shekels per kWh.
- General parking fees at Tel Aviv municipal lots also rose by 20% for residents and non-residents.
- The municipality attributed the price hikes to increased operational costs.
- The charging tariff had not been updated since 2023, according to "Achuzot HaHof".
- "Achuzot HaHof" claims its new rates remain lower than those in many other locations.
Drivers of electric vehicles in Tel Aviv are now facing higher charging costs at municipal parking lots. Approximately a week and a half ago, the tariff for charging stations managed by "Achuzot HaHof" was updated, increasing the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from 81 agorot to 1.24 shekels. This represents an increase of 43 agorot per kWh, a rise of about 53%. Consequently, charging a vehicle with 50 kWh now costs approximately 62 shekels, up from about 40.5 shekels previously.
This charging rate adjustment follows a parking fee increase at the company's lots at the beginning of August. Following that change, non-residents now pay 24 shekels for the first hour, an increase from 20 shekels, while Tel Aviv residents pay six shekels instead of five. Both represent a 20% increase, which the municipality attributed to rising operational costs.
"Achuzot HaHof" is the municipal company overseeing the parking facilities, while the charging stations are operated by "Milgam EV-Edge," which won the tender in 2020. Unlike residential electricity rates, public charging station prices are not regulated. For comparison, home charging costs around 60 agorot per kWh, while fast charging with EV-Edge last year ranged from 1.75 to 2.85 shekels per kWh, depending on location and time.
"Achuzot HaHof" stated that the charging tariff was updated due to increased operational, electricity, and maintenance costs, noting it had not changed since 2023. The company added that after reviewing tariffs and comparing them to other cities and locations, the rates at "Achuzot HaHof" lots remain lower than those generally found elsewhere, as do parking prices.
