Background information

The Slovak government considers it necessary to adopt new policies and introduce measures that will strengthen the development of zero-emission mobility in Slovakia. On February 8, 2024, business associations in the automotive and transport sector called on the Slovak government to support both car manufacturers and those who will buy zero-emission vehicles - i.e. companies and individuals. They call for the accelerated implementation of programmes that have already been approved in the Action Plan for the Development of Electromobility. Money from the Recovery and Resilience Plan can be used to finance them (for example, those originally intended to support the decarbonization of the industry in the Košice steelworks in the amount of €300 million). On February 29, 2024, the Slovak government approved a resolution on the sustainability of automobile production in the Slovak Republic in the context of the transition to electric vehicle production and on selected problems of the development of electromobility.

Content of measure

The Ministry of Economy has developed a strategic Action Plan for the Development of Electromobility in the Slovak Republic (Government Resolution No. 306/2023). The implementation of measures has helped the development of electromobility in the Slovak Republic, in particular by implementing subsidy calls to support the purchase of electric vehicles, as well as supporting the construction of publicly accessible charging stations. Thanks to the measures taken, the building a battery ecosystem (environmental battery production) in Slovakia has been started through IPCEI projects (Important Projects of Common European Interest) accelerated depreciation of electric vehicles and the use of green vehicle registration plates for BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) have been introduced. In 2024, there were approximately 2,600 charging points in Slovakia within the publicly accessible charging infrastructure (in 2030, an increase to over 6,500 is expected). The resolution of the government of the Slovak Republic (122/2024) on the Revised Action Plan for the Development of Electromobility sets specific tasks for all ministries.

Use of measure

The "Call for Support for the Construction of Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles for Local Governments and Organisations Established by Them (Call Code 03I04-26-V01) - Amendment" is currently published on the website of the Ministry of Economy. The total indicative amount of the mechanism's funds allocated for this call is €10,236,000 excluding VAT.

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Sector specific set of companies	Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Employers' organisations	European Funds National funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	Informed	Agreed (outcome) incl. social partner initiative
Form	Not applicable	Direct consultation outside a formal body

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• Only employers' organisations
• Main level of involvement: Sectoral or branch level

Involvement

On 8 February 2024, the automotive and transport business associations published a Call, asking the Slovak government to support both car manufacturers and those who will buy zero-emission vehicles - i.e. companies and individuals.

Views and reactions

Employers initiated a proposal to increase the government's support for the development of electromobility. The government has not yet adopted a resolution on more massive support

Sectors and occupations

This case is not occupation-specific.

Sources

• 08 February 2024: Verejná výzva vláde Slovenskej republiky: Pre rozvoj elektromobility treba pomôcť výrobcom aj kupujúci (www.apzd.sk)
• 29 February 2024: Uznesenie vlády Slovenskej republiky č. 122/2024 k udržateľnosti výroby automobilov v Slovenskej republike v kontexte prechodu na výrobu elektromobilov a k vybraným problémom rozvoja elektromobility (rokovania.gov.sk)
• 29 February 2024: Informácia k udržateľnosti výroby automobilov v Slovenskej republike v kontexte prechodu na výrobu elektromobilov a k vybraným problémom rozvoja elektromobility (rokovania.gov.sk)
• 20 June 2024: Komponent 3 - Výzva na podporu budovania nabíjacej infraštruktúry pre elektrické vozidlá pre územnú samosprávu a nimi zriadené organizácie (kód výzvy 03I04-26-V01) - zmena (www.mhsr.sk)