One of the queries that crops up the most about electric cars in the city is whether they are exempt from paying to park in Blue area or other regulated parking areas. In Barcelona, fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are exempt from parking charges in Blue area.
Environmental pricing for regulated on-street parking spaces in Barcelona is intended to help reduce air pollution and improve the city’s air quality. This is why prices vary, according to the environmental badge allocated to each vehicle by the DGT.
Be familiar with parking regulations
It’s important to note that to take advantage of this measure you must be familiar with the regulations on parking. Remember that you cannot park with no limits in these spaces, and you must respect the maximum time period contemplated by the regulations. The payment exemption does not apply in Resident area spaces, but the cost of parking in Green area is much lower for electric vehicles than it is for those with combustion engines.
You can find full information on environmental pricing here.
Advantages of using an electric car in Barcelona
Besides benefiting from the payment exemption in Blue area spaces, there are other advantages to using an electric car to get around Barcelona.
- These vehicles help to reduce pollution as they do not emit pollutant gases or particles. They also help to cut noise pollution.
- You will have a 75% discount off road tax.
- Exemption from having to pay vehicle-registration tax.
- Help and subsidies for the purchase of an electric car.
- Free use of HOV lanes without a minimum number of occupants in the car.
- You can also enjoy a 75% discount on toll charges when you show proof of having taken out of circulation a vehicle that was more than 10 years old.
- You’ll save on maintenance costs, as electric vehicles have fewer mechanical elements than ICE vehicles, meaning they need fewer maintenance checks than conventional vehicles.
The Endolla Barcelona network within your reach
Currently the largest public electromobility network in the Spanish state, Endolla Barcelona facilitates mobility for you by providing over a thousand recharging points in BSM car parks and public streets and squares.
Besides promoting the use of electric vehicles, Endolla Barcelona has the goal of raising public awareness about the importance of sustainable mobility. In our pursuit of a cleaner and more responsible transport alternative, we are constantly working to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users.
Check our map and choose the point that suits your needs best at any given time.
Enjoy the advantages of getting around sustainably in the city.
