eCity Charge Closes After 3 Years, eMobility Sector Pushes for Simplified Refunds
eCity Charge, a leading installer of electric vehicle charging points, has announced its closure after three years of operation. The company, which specialized in home and communal garage installations, had expanded its reach across Spain in 2023. The decision comes amidst ongoing discussions in the eMobility sector to streamline the refund process for electric car purchases and increase funding for the transition to electric vehicles.
eCity Charge, under the leadership of CEO Iñigo Oraa, had aspired to undertake larger eMobility projects with capital injections. The company had expanded its operations beyond the Community of Madrid in 2023, reaching regions such as Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Navarre. However, despite its expansion, the company has announced its closure.
The eMobility sector continues to push for a more efficient refund process for electric car purchases. Iñigo Oraa has suggested simplifying the process of accessing MOVES grants as the first step to motivate undecided consumers. MOVES, a program designed to advance eMobility transition in Spain, has so far granted 855.41 million euros. Plan MOVES III, which was recently extended, still has a budget of 344.59 million euros, including unallocated funds and unreserved amounts in regional coffers. The company's closure announcement was shared via a letter from Oraa to the eMobility sector.
The closure of eCity Charge, a prominent player in Spain's eMobility sector, highlights the ongoing challenges in the transition to electric vehicles. Despite the extension of Plan MOVES III and the remaining budget, the sector continues to advocate for a more efficient refund process to encourage electric car purchases. The future of eMobility in Spain remains a topic of discussion as the sector looks to overcome these hurdles.
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