Ministry of Mobility starts funding millions for e-charging points!

Ministry of Mobility starts funding millions for e-charging points!

Since today, October 17, 2025, there has been a fresh push in the area of ​​e-mobility, which focuses primarily on residential construction. The Ministry of Mobility (BMIMI) has launched a funding call as part of the “eMove Austria” initiative that specifically focuses on the establishment of e-charging points. A total of almost 30 million euros is available this year to significantly expand the charging infrastructure in Austria. The focus is primarily on wall charging stations, also known as “wall boxes”, to make it easier for residents to access e-mobility.

Mobility Minister Peter Hanke emphasizes how important it is to promote e-mobility in the private sector. “We have to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to charge sustainably in their own home and thus actively contribute to the decarbonization of transport,” says Hanke. This also supports the overall desired mobility transition, which is essential for the future of the city of Vienna.

Vienna-South is pushing ahead with the expansion

One of the largest building and housing cooperatives in Vienna, “Wien-Süd”, is already setting its first steps in this area. Last year, 25 wallboxes were installed there, and another 75 are planned by the end of the year. In this way, “Vienna-Süd” not only makes a contribution to converting the transport infrastructure, but also shows how quickly such projects can be implemented.

The expansion of the charging infrastructure is also a big issue for commercial vehicles. The EU has made a clear commitment to reducing CO2 emissions from heavy trucks. As part of the Drive-E program, a total of 1,400 public charging points are to be built in 13 European countries by the end of 2027, including here in Austria.

Current situation of the charging infrastructure

In order to support the planned initiatives, the Federal Network Agency's charging station register was launched. This currently contains impressive data: over 133,000 normal charging points and almost 43,500 fast charging points have already been registered. A total of 7.18 gigawatts of charging power is available at these charging points. This official data is not only important for consumers, but also serves as a basis for planning and monitoring the further charging infrastructure throughout Austria.

Anyone can see the current distribution of charging points on the federal map provided by the charging station register. With the ever-growing need for charging infrastructure, it is clear that there is still a lot of room for improvement to establish e-mobility across the board.

In the context of e-mobility, it is important to also keep yourself informed about international developments. The EU is planning a comprehensive ban on combustion engines for newly registered cars by 2035, which is likely to further increase the pressure on the charging infrastructure.

In summary, it can be said that major steps are being taken towards sustainable mobility in Vienna. The combination of government funding, private initiatives and European objectives creates an environment in which e-mobility becomes not only a future trend, but also a tangible reality.