Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
On Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced a decision to raise electricity prices for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, following a three-year price freeze.
The decision, published in the official gazette (Resolution No. 101 of 2025), was issued by Minister Mahmoud Esmat after approval from the Cabinet and the Board of the Electricity Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency.
Key Provisions of the Decision:
- Electricity Supply Price to Charging Stations:
- Determined based on the standard tariff applied to other consumers at the same voltage level.
- Selling Price to EV Users:
- AC Charging Stations (up to 22 kW):
- Selling price = supply price × 1.45
- DC Fast Charging Stations:
- Selling price = supply price × 2.8
- AC Charging Stations (up to 22 kW):
Example Rates (based on connection voltage):
- For Medium Voltage Connections:
- Supply price: EGP 1.94/kWh
- AC Charging: EGP 2.813/kWh
- DC Charging: EGP 5.342/kWh
- For Low Voltage Connections:
- Supply price: EGP 2.34/kWh
- AC Charging: EGP 3.393/kWh
- DC Charging: EGP 6.552/kWh
Regulatory Agency Clarifications:
- Home Charging:
- No changes to prices.
- Charging is billed according to residential electricity tiers, like any household appliance.
- Separate meters can be installed and are still billed under residential rates.
- Public/Commercial Charging:
- Managed by licensed companies.
- Divided into:
- Slow (AC) charging – lower multiplier.
- Fast (DC) charging – higher multiplier due to infrastructure and speed.
Why the Price Change?
The regulatory agency said the updated tariffs aim to:
- Support the growing EV sector.
- Ensure pricing transparency for consumers and investors.
- Balance costs while encouraging wider EV adoption.
