Electric vehicle owners in the capital of Cyprus should plan their charging in advance. All public charging stations owned by the Municipality of Nicosia will be temporarily switched off for one week. The reason is a large-scale infrastructure upgrade related to the transfer of the network to the management of a major energy operator. The shutdown will last from Monday, April 27, to Sunday, May 3. Starting Monday, May 4, the stations will resume operation in an updated format.
New Agreement: Why Nicosia Transferred Charging Stations to Petrolina
The key event that triggered these changes was the signing of a contract between the Municipality of Nicosia and Petrolina Public Limited. The document was signed by Mayor Charalambos Prountzos and Petrolina’s Commercial Director Petros Fiakkas. Previously, the municipality managed the charging points independently, but now maintenance, billing, and technical support are being transferred to a private operator. Petrolina is one of Cyprus’s largest fuel traders, which in recent years has been actively developing an electric vehicle network under the pcharge brand.
What Will Change for Drivers: App and Tariffs
The most noticeable innovation will affect the way charging is paid for and activated. After operations resume, all charging sessions will be carried out exclusively through the pcharge mobile application. This platform is already familiar to many drivers from charging stations at Petrolina fuel stations and in shopping centers such as Mall of Cyprus. The app allows users to find available chargers on an interactive map in real time, activate them via QR code, and pay by bank card. The municipality also warns that the pricing structure will be revised as part of the upgrade, meaning charging tariffs will change.
Network Expansion: Four New Charging Units
The modernization is not only about shutdowns and a change of operator, but also about development. As part of the agreement, four additional electric vehicle charging stations will be installed. The exact locations have not yet been disclosed, but this is an important step within Cyprus’s national program to expand charging infrastructure. As of March 2026, there are about 342 charging points across the island, with the highest number located in the Nicosia area — 44.
Future Plans: 1,000 Stations by the End of 2026
Cyprus authorities are seriously committed to developing green transport. The national program provides for the creation of one thousand public charging stations across the island by the end of 2026. It is also worth noting that, in addition to Petrolina, other operators are active in Cyprus, including networks such as EAC, EV Power, and e-charge, giving electric vehicle owners a choice. However, the modernization of Nicosia’s municipal chargers is a significant step forward that will make the capital’s infrastructure more modern and convenient.
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