Good news for drivers in Israel: The big change approaching gas stations

The National Planning and Building Council approved transferring to the government a plan to expand fast-charging stations at gas stations, including additional building rights, covered waiting areas, and licensing relief. The plan still requires government approval.

The National Planning and Building Council approved transferring to the government a plan to expand fast-charging stations at gas stations in Israel. The plan includes additional building rights of up to 100 square meters for establishing electrical infrastructure at stations with at least five fast-charging points, construction of covered waiting areas for drivers during charging, and exemption from submitting a hydrological-environmental document for plans that include only charging stations. Additionally, an amendment to NOP 2/19/1 was approved to allow the establishment of energy storage facilities at stations. The plan still requires government approval. The headline creates an expectation of a big and immediate change, but the body describes a long-term process.