Doubles each year the fleet of purely vehicle In Greece, however, they still represent a single -digit percentage of the total number of new cars, which are coming out on the Greek streets for the first time. This is pointed out, speaking to RES-EIA, by George Goliaras, co-governor of the “electricity team in Greece”, which has over 27,000 members.

As he says, in view of the 1st Mobility Next electric conference, which will take place on 30/5-1/6 in Thessaloniki, Greece is making significant progress in the creation of charging stations, at least in its continental part, with performance that in some cases exceed the respective European countries.

In general, electric car (EV) ownership in Greece has significant benefits: such a car requires almost zero maintenance and has zero traffic charges, with free parking in municipal areas throughout Greece and important tax exemptions for corporate vehicles, in addition to significant environmental benefits. But there are also disincentives. For example, as Mr Goliaras points out, an electric car cannot board a ship to an island if its battery is charged over 40%, resulting in the summer phenomenon that circles around the pier in order to … empty their battery!

In addition, according to the team’s data, as Mr Goliaras argues, about 1,000 owners cannot apply for the subsidy entitled to the program “I move electric 3 (KR3)”, although they have paid all the amount for the purchase of their car.

More electric chargers than gas station

More specifically, as Mr Goliaras points out, according to evstats.gr data, only 190 purely electric vehicles were released in Greece in 2019. In 2022, however, their number reached 6,130, in 2024 increased to 21,216 and this year, so far, at 24,274, with the market.

According to Mr. Goliara, in 2019 it is estimated that an electric vehicle corresponded to 4,874 thermal (which burned gas, gas, oil or gross fuel), a ratio that fell to one to 249 last year. This number corresponds to about 0.4% of the total fleet of vehicles in Greece, below the 1% key (when the penetration of a technology approaches 1%, this is considered to be an indication that it is starting to leave the Early Adopters stage – its first recipients).

Are there sufficient charging infrastructure so that a purely electric car arrives today in Greece? “In Greece we have more points of charge of electric vehicles than gas stations. There are 7,950 charging points against 4,685 gas stations. An electric car can reach parts more remote than one thermal, because it can charge anywhere, as long as there is a plug -type. Of course, in a plug of suoukos, for every hour of charge we have only 15 kilometers of autonomy. In AC charging (about 6500 points), with one hour of charge, you have an autonomy of 75 to over 140 kilometers, depending on the power station. Finally, there is the DC charge, the chargers, mainly on highways, on which you go to the toilet and return, the car has charged. In the last semester, all the Post -Pharmists have entered each other, and even more than one, “he explains. A major problem with the chargers, he explains, exists in the islands, where the HEDNO network is not enough to “lift” their connection.

Are there enough workshops for electric cars?

Can an electric car turn to any workshop to deal with a problem? And if not, are there enough specialized craftsmen? “Electric cars need specialized craftsmen, because they are new technology. But their maintenance needs are not great. Think that if there are about 1,200 moving parts in a thermal IX, the electricity does not exceed 200, so the friction points are much less. For example, an electric car will need to change brake pads every 130,000 km, thanks to the recovery (technology that converts the car’s kinetic energy into electricity during braking, increasing the autonomy of the car and reducing brake wear). The power car can withstand 350,000-400,000 km, while the manufacturer of the vehicle usually guarantees eight years or 180,000 km for the battery, which even after eight years, maintains 80% of its performance, ”notes Mr. Golaras, who is a certified taxpayer.

The specialized craftsman, explains, is needed because of the high voltage in them. “The state has arranged for certification of electric techniques, as no one can handle such a vehicle. It is a matter of security, due to the high voltage, here any wrong handling can lead to loss of life. In addition to the official car delegations, it is not easy to find a technician, although more than 800 people have been certified throughout Greece, ”says Goliaras.

The reason is that for a workshop it can repair electric vehicles, it needs to have its own specialized and certified employees on the one hand and invest in expensive equipment. “Considering the above, at a time when there is still no secondary market for electric vehicles, which are still relatively new and do not need repairs, there is no significant financial incentive to open a specialized workshop and everyone proposes those of the delegations,” he adds.

The unrightened IX on the ships

Concerning the ban on loading on electric vehicles with more than 40%battery, Mr Goliaras clarifies that it does not derive from state law, but for the last one and a half years is a recommendation to the ferry companies, many of which are implemented. “This is for security reasons, but there is no such issue. In Scandinavia, for example, where the electric drive is widespread, charging on the ship is allowed. We made the move as individual owners to address the Consumer Ombudsman, who justified and made a recommendation to the ministry. Now we expect. “