Around 3,000 Publicly Accessible Charging Points Already Operating in Lithuania

The electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Lithuania is expanding rapidly. According to the Public Charging Points Information System (EV IS), there are already about 3,000 publicly accessible charging points installed across the country—ten times more than in 2020.

At present, charging point capacities in Lithuania range from 4 to 400 kW. About 40% of all charging points are of standard power (up to 22 kW inclusive). Almost all charging points operate 24/7, and payment for charging services can be made in various ways—by bank card, cash, or mobile application. Additionally, around 3.4% of all charging points are free of charge.

By 2030, Lithuania plans to install no fewer than 6,000 publicly accessible charging points. This expansion is being driven both by European Union investments and by private charging operators’ initiatives.

The development of charging infrastructure is being promoted through several channels: private operator initiatives, installations alongside TEN-T network highways and national roads, in locations designated by municipalities, as well as in sites dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles—such as urban areas, rest areas, and major transport hubs.

The first calls for funding to install charging points under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) were launched in autumn 2023. Grants are provided, ranging from 20% to 60% of fixed rates, depending on charging capacity, region, and company size. Financial support will continue until mid-2026, or until the allocated funds are exhausted. By the end of June 2025, applications for 695 charging points and 8 heavy-duty vehicle charging points have already been approved under the RRF. A further 13 applications, covering 51 new charging points, are currently under evaluation. In total, RRF funds are expected to support the installation of around 2,000 new charging points with an investment of €20.2 million.

Beyond direct grants for the development of publicly accessible charging infrastructure, additional incentive measures are applied to accelerate network growth. Charging operators are reimbursed for 50% of the costs of connecting charging points to the grid and are also eligible to participate in the renewable energy fuel unit accounting system. Grants are also available for the development of private charging points, so that as many EV users as possible can install charging facilities at their homes or workplaces.

Municipalities also play a crucial role. Under the Alternative Fuels Act, since 2023 municipalities have been required to prepare development plans for publicly accessible charging points up to 2030. From February 2025, these plans must be officially approved and implemented. The plans identify priority locations for charging point development and must be reviewed at least every three years. At present, 60 municipalities have prepared such plans, 45 of which have already been approved. According to consolidated data, municipalities’ projected demand amounts to around 5,500 charging points by 2030, of which about 367 have already been installed.

The national coordination of public charging infrastructure development has also been strongly supported by the LIFE IP EnerLIT project “Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Lithuania”. The project has initiated nationwide coordination of charging network development, supported the drafting and improvement of legal and regulatory measures, announced funding calls, monitored the implementation of financial instruments, sought additional financing sources, and overseen the monitoring of the existing infrastructure.

The expansion of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure in Lithuania will continue, with the goal of enabling more convenient and sustainable electric mobility.