Brussels has announced plans to accelerate its green transportation initiatives by expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, Sudinfo reports. By 2024, 1,200 new charging points will appear on the city’s streets.
Following a 2021 resolution to eliminate combustion-engine vehicles by 2035, the Brussels-Capital Region introduced its "Electrify.brussels" plan, which aims to install 22,000 public charging stations before the engine ban.
Changes are already evident on the capital's streets. Through strategic public tenders, Brussels aims to ensure that every resident is within 150 metres of a charging point by next January. By this time, the network will include 2,500 on-street charging stations.
Alain Maron, Brussels Minister of Energy and the Environment, recently unveiled plans to help the region reach this goal. An additional 1,200 charging points are slated for installation in 2024, powered exclusively by renewable energy. The project is intended to reduce transport pollution and enhance public health.
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"Beyond enhancing public transport and pedestrian pathways, it's vital to have a robust EV charging infrastructure. This not only ensures easy access for all but also propels sectors like car-sharing into a greener future," the minister announced.
The new on-road charging infrastructure should complement existing off-road stations in public and private areas, providing a well-rounded solution for the city's green transport aspirations.
