Electric Charging Solutions: Enel's Approach to Sustainable Transportation
Enel, a leading energy provider in Italy, offers a range of electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs and subscriptions for both domestic (home) and public charging. Through its Enel Energia and Enel X Way divisions, the company aims to make electric mobility more accessible and cost-effective for Italians.
Domestic (Home) Charging Tariffs and Subscriptions
Charging an electric vehicle at home with Enel Energia typically costs around €0.20-0.25 per kWh, which is notably cheaper than traditional fuel costs.
Enel's integrated solution, Enel Drive, offers a rental of an electric car starting from €299 per month, including full insurance, servicing, and 24/7 roadside assistance. The package also includes up to 8,000 km of annual charging, a loaned Waybox home charging station, and three hours of free energy each night to encourage cost-effective and efficient home charging.
The Italian government's "Bonus Colonnine" subsidy covers 80% of installation costs for home or residential building EV charging points, up to €1,500 for individuals.
Public Charging Tariffs and Subscriptions
Enel's public charging tariff structure includes the Pay Per Use Basic tariff, where the cost is based on energy consumption and/or charging time. An estimate puts the average annual public charging cost at €160 assuming partial use of public charge points at the Pay Per Use Basic tariff.
The overall electric energy cost for an average C-segment electric car is about €5.15 per 100 km, with around 90% charging at home and 10% charging at public stations.
Summary of Key Tariffs and Benefits
| Charging Mode | Tariff / Price | Features / Benefits | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Home Charging | EUR 0.20–0.25 per kWh | Cost-effective; includes off-peak discounts and free hours with Enel Drive | | Enel Drive Package | €299/month rental (includes 8,000 km charging) | Car rental, home charge station loan, 3 free hours/night | | Public Charging | Pay Per Use Basic tariff: estimated €160/year cost | Pay based on usage at public Enel X Way stations | | Charging Incentives | Bonus Colonnine: 80% subsidy, up to €1,500 (individuals) | Supports home and residential charging point installations|
Additional Notes
- For the month of July, Pay-per-Use tariffs have reduced prices: 0.65 €/kWh (including VAT) for alternating current (AC) up to 44 kW, and 0.70 €/kWh including VAT for fast charging with direct current (DC) up to 99 kW.
- The official Enel website, Customer Service at the toll-free number 800 900 860, and Enel Space are sources for more information on Enel's benefits in the field of electric mobility.
- Enel Drive Fix Luce offers a 0€ energy component price from midnight to 7 am every day, up to 140 kWh/month (approximately 730 km of monthly charging), for those who want to charge their car at home overnight.
- Enel Drive Fix Luce offers the same benefits and includes a Waybox for free use for home charging, for those who already have an electric vehicle.
- Enel's public charging tariffs and subscriptions include Pay-per-Use tariffs with discounts or unlimited reservations of charging points.
- Enel Drive is an all-inclusive offer designed to facilitate the transition to sustainable mobility, including long-term leasing of an electric vehicle, a Waybox for home charging, and a power offer tailored to home charging needs.
Enel continues to promote charging during off-peak hours, such as midnight to early morning, to optimize costs and grid efficiency. The company is also contributing to the expansion of charging networks in Italy, with over 23,500 charging points in its network, making it the largest in Italy.
A significant portion of the funds for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is allocated to the ecological transition and sustainable mobility. Italy has received 191.5 billion euros from the European Union for the PNRR, which provides for 639 million euros for the creation of 18,880 new charging stations across Italy.
Sources: [1] Enel (2023). Enel Drive [2] Enel (2023). Public charging [3] Enel (2023). Electric mobility
- Enel, a significant player in Italy's energy sector, is committed to promoting renewable energy and electric mobility, offering a variety of tariffs for electric vehicle (EV) charging, both at home (domestic) and in public areas.
- Home charging with Enel Energia typically costs between €0.20-0.25 per kWh, making it significantly cheaper than traditional fuel costs.
- The comprehensive solution provided by Enel, known as Enel Drive, offers a starting rental for an electric car at €299 per month, which includes full insurance, servicing, roadside assistance, and up to 8,000 km of annual charging.
- Enel Drive also includes a loaned Waybox home charging station, and provides three hours of free energy each night for cost-effective and efficient home charging.
- The Italian government's "Bonus Colonnine" subsidy covers 80% of installation costs for home or residential building EV charging points, up to a maximum of €1,500 for individuals.
- Enel's public charging tariff structure includes the Pay Per Use Basic tariff, where the cost is based on energy consumption and/or charging time, with an average annual public charging cost of approximately €160.
- Enel Drive is an all-inclusive offer designed to facilitate the transition to sustainable mobility, offering long-term leasing of an electric vehicle, a Waybox for home charging, and a power offer tailored to home charging needs.
- As part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), Italy has received a significant allocation of funds for the ecological transition and sustainable mobility, providing for the creation of 18,880 new charging stations across Italy, funded by 639 million euros from the European Union.
