Starting November 1, owners of electric taxis will face higher electricity costs for charging their vehicles.

The Energy Regulatory Authority has set the new price at 22 lekë per kilowatt-hour, up from the previous rate of 14 lekë. During peak hours, the price will rise to 25.3 lekë per kilowatt-hour.

According to the Authority’s decision, the new tariffs apply to charging stations with an installed capacity above 11 kilowatts, connected to a 0.4 kV network.

The peak-hour schedule will vary by season. From November 1 to March 31, peak hours will run from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. From April 1 to October 31, they will shift to 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

These changes aim to better regulate energy use and reflect the growing demand for electric vehicle charging across the country.

Currently, more than 7,000 electric cars are registered in Albania, along with 4,300 petrol-electric hybrids and nearly 2,300 diesel-electric vehicles.