The Russian government is launching a preferential lending mechanism for the construction of charging hubs for electric vehicles and their connection to power grids. This was announced by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a government meeting. The program operator will be the state corporation "VEB.RF", which will issue loans to investors on special terms.
It is planned to allocate 150 million rubles from the federal budget for the implementation of the initiative in 2026. The preferential interest rate on loans will be 8% per annum, and the maximum loan term is limited to 5 years. At the same time, only those projects that use domestically produced equipment and software will be able to take advantage of the support - this requirement is called mandatory.
The funds received will be allowed to be used for the purchase or lease of land plots, as well as for the technological connection of charging hubs to power grids. The new facilities are planned to be developed according to the principle of modern gas stations - with the ability not only to charge an electric vehicle, but also to use related goods and services. This format, according to the authorities, should increase the attractiveness of electric vehicles and accelerate the development of infrastructure in the country.