SMART & SUSTAINABLE ISLAND PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Handing over electric vehicles to the municipality and public services so that they replace their conventional ones.
  • Offering grants for replacing all types of vehicles (bicycles, scouters, cars, vans) with electric ones, and installing chargers for private use
  • Creating an ‘on demand shuttle service’ for urban transportation with vans, utilizing a mobile app or your phone.
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  • Introducing a ‘vehicle-sharing’ service exclusive to electric cars, scooters & bicycles that any resident or visitor can use, for as long as they need (switching users), paying only an amount for the time used.
  • Building and operating a hybrid power system for renewable energy generation, cutting down drastically the electricity produced by existing diesel generators.
  • Upgrading and digitalizing the electrical grid of the island and building a network for publicly accessible chargers.

BENEFITS OF USING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

SUSTAINABILITY

An electric vehicle is better for the environment than a conventional one that runs on petrol or diesel, due to its more efficient operation and lower emissions during its lifetime.

INCREASING AUTONOMY

The latest generation of electric cars offers a realistic range of more than 250 km, reaching up to 500 km.

AVAILABILITY

Nowadays, almost all car manufacturers offer electric vehicles and every year dozens of new models are added.

COST

Electric cars often have a comparable total cost to that of diesel cars (when comparing the entire life cycle of the car) due to their cheaper maintenance and lower taxation.

TAX CREDITS

Government initiatives make owning electric vehicles an increasingly attractive option for drivers wishing to pay lower taxes. (especially company vehicles).

How will you benefit

(for permanent residents of Astypalea and businesses operating on the island)

Apply for a subsidy for purchasing or leasing an electric car, an electric motorcycle, three-wheeler or bicycle.

You can also receive a subsidy for installing a “smart” charging point at home (individuals) or workplace (businesses), or for scrapping your old vehicle.

BENEFICIARIES CATEGORIES:

Beneficiaries:

  • Individuals
  • Taxi cab owners
  • Companies
  • Families with three or more children / People with disabilities

The Steps:

  • - Register to the service
  • - Fill in your personal details
  • - Select the type of vehicle, the model, and its value
  • - Choose whether you would like a home charger (for individuals/private users) or a charger at your company’s parking lot
  • - Indicate whether you want to scrap your current vehicle
  • - Receive extra benefits if you have three or more children, or you are a person with disabilities
  • - Attach all supporting documentation
  • - Submit your application