The legal framework governing electric mobility in Portugal has taken a further significant step forward with the publication of Ministerial Order 133/2026/1, dated 30 March, which implements the regime set out in Decree-Law 93/2025. This legislative instrument clearly defines the fees applicable to the activity of electric vehicle charging point operators, thereby enhancing legal certainty and predictability for market participants.
Under the new regulation, the submission of an application for an operating licence or, alternatively, the filing of a prior notification, is subject to a fee of €1,000, plus VAT. In addition, a fee of up to €200 is payable in respect of the inspections required for the commencement of operations, as well as for periodic inspections of charging points.
Ministerial Order 133/2026/1 enters into force on the day following its publication, that is, on 31 March 2026.
These fees will be updated annually in accordance with the consumer price index, reflecting economic developments and ensuring their continued alignment with market conditions.
It is noteworthy that the collection of these fees will be carried out by the Energy and Geology Agency, I.P. (AGE), or, during a transitional period, by the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology, thereby reinforcing the role of public authorities in the supervision and regulation of the sector.
This new framework forms part of a broader strategy aimed at promoting sustainable mobility, creating the necessary conditions for the expansion of Portugal’s electric vehicle charging network, while imposing clear and uniform requirements on operators.
In this context, the Corporate and Commercial Department of Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P. comprises lawyers with extensive experience in this field, providing specialised legal advice to companies seeking to enter or expand within the electric mobility sector, including assistance with structuring operations and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P. – Portuguese Branch is an international law firm headquartered in Madrid, with offices in Lisbon and Porto, and is fully available to assist both national and international clients in obtaining licences for the operation of electric vehicle charging points.