New Rules at Charging Stations — What Changed This Morning
As of Monday, new regulations for electric vehicle charging stations have taken effect in Israel. Only licensed companies may sell electricity at public charging points. The first licenses have been issued to 11 companies, including Dor Alon, Tesla Motors, Sonol, Paz, and Nofar, covering about 90% of the market. Payment has been simplified: fast-charging stations must now offer one-time payment by bank card without registration.
Starting Monday, July 27, 2026, new regulations for electric vehicle charging stations have taken effect in Israel. Only companies that have obtained a special license may supply electricity at public charging stations. On the eve of the deadline, at an official ceremony attended by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen and Chairman of the Electricity Authority Amir Shavit, the first licenses were issued to 11 companies that met the requirements. The first licensed operators include major market players such as Dor Alon, Tesla Motors, Sonol, Paz, and Nofar, as well as several other companies. According to the Electricity Authority, this step covers about 90% of all public charging stations operating in the country. The licenses are valid for eight years and impose obligations on operators: they must ensure full price transparency, display up-to-date information at charging points, and maintain accessible customer service centers. Fast-charging stations must offer the option of one-time payment by regular bank card, without the need for prior registration or special apps. The new rules apply to parking lots, hotels, gas stations, and city streets where the total power of charging stations ranges from 8 to 100 megawatts. The Electricity Authority believes the reform will increase competition, expand consumer choice, and create stable regulatory conditions for businesses, thereby accelerating the development of electric transportation in the country.