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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Turkey

Overview

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Turkey shows a divide between successful local initiatives and significant intercity limitations.

In the first half of 2026, Škoda’s mobile charging stations operated across Turkey, completing 1,070 sessions for 456 owners. The service, which provided energy to non-Škoda vehicles in over 70% of cases, saw peak demand in May and supported various regions including Urla, Çeşme, Edremit Bay, and Thrace.

While local urban networks have demonstrated success—such as the Narlıdere Municipality, which has served over 5,000 users since December 2024—broader intercity travel remains problematic. Research indicates that 99.7% of potential intercity trips cannot be completed if drivers adhere to battery preservation limits of 20% to 80% charge, as current infrastructure gaps necessitate using a wider battery range that may compromise long-term battery health.

Entities

Narlıdere Municipality · Texas A&M University · Erman Uzun · Taner Çokyaşar

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Electric vehicle charging infrastructure faces intercity challenges in Turkey

    Research shows Turkey's intercity EV charging infrastructure struggles to support battery-safe travel, while local projects like Narlıdere's urban network report high usage and environmental benefits.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Škoda Mobile Charging Stations Support Over 1,000 EV Trips in Turkey

    Škoda’s mobile EV chargers in Turkey logged 1,070 sessions for 456 users, delivering 26,893 kWh, with 70% serving non‑Škoda cars and a record month in May.

Sources

gazetezebra.com.tr · meydannet.com