January 1: The change that will await all electric vehicle owners in Israel

Starting January 1, 2027, new regulations will take effect requiring reporting on the location, price, and availability of electric vehicle charging stations to a central database. The regulations were approved by the Knesset Economics Committee in June 2026 and aim to reduce driver uncertainty and provide the Ministry of Energy with a broader picture of the market.

Electric vehicle owners in Israel are expected to see a significant change starting January 1, 2027, with the entry into force of new regulations requiring reporting on charging stations to a central database. The regulations, approved by the Knesset Economics Committee in June 2026, are designed to address the problem of a lack of centralized information on the location, price, and availability of stations. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure updated on November 2, 2026, that the reporting obligation will begin at the start of the year. The information will be made available to drivers through apps, but the scope of the service will depend on the apps' connection to the database. Additionally, the regulations establish a periodic reporting obligation for entities in the charging industry to the Ministry of Energy, to obtain a broader picture of market development.