By 2027, 15% of all parking spaces in the capital should be equipped with charging stations. For Moscow, this is a logical continuation of the course towards the development of “green” transport and eco—friendly urban spaces, but for real estate market players it is far from the simplest story.
New rules for the placement of charging stations for electric vehicles have been approved in Moscow*. As noted by the chairman of the Moscow Architecture Juliana Knyazhevskaya, changes in regulatory documents establish uniform requirements for the minimum number of chargers in residential, industrial, commercial, municipal and other urban areas.
“Starting in 2025, 5% of all parking spaces will be equipped with devices for charging electric vehicles. In the future, this figure will gradually increase: in 2026, we plan to charge 10% of parking spaces, and in 2027, their number will increase to 15%. These rules apply to new construction projects and the reconstruction of existing facilities,” explains Juliana Knyazhevskaya.
According to her, the expansion of infrastructure is due to the fact that there are more and more environmentally friendly electric vehicles in the capital, but the authorities want to further stimulate this process. “According to the calculations of our experts, for the sustainable development of the charging infrastructure in Moscow, it is necessary to install about 30 thousand electric charging stations. Charging will also appear on major urban highways — TTK, MSD and MKAD. The stations will be located on both sides, which will provide access to them for all drivers, regardless of the direction of their movement, and will allow them to choose a charging station along the way, avoiding overruns,” emphasizes Igor Bakhirev, First Deputy director of the Moscow General Planning Institute.
Photo: Denis Voronin/AGN “Moscow”
BFM.ru I decided to ask representatives of various segments of the real estate market if they consider the decision of the Moscow authorities to be justified? Do we really need chargers in such quantity? And are there any pitfalls in this case? The general conclusion: an informed decision is yes, the quantity specified in the new rules is a big question, and there are more than one pitfalls.
Andrey Postnikov, Managing Partner and CEO of Ricci:
“Electric transport is actively gaining popularity, its share on the roads will only grow, and Moscow, as a technologically advanced metropolis, simply cannot ignore this trend. The existing charging infrastructure on the streets, in parking lots of business centers and residential complexes is still far from sufficient for comfortable use by drivers. This is really a deterrent, especially for those who are considering buying an electric car. Therefore, the creation of new stations is a fully justified measure if it is done taking into account real needs and ease of access. The city and the state are likely to continue to encourage the use of electric transport, because the transition to environmentally friendly transport options is a strategic task. This is also a new opportunity for developers: projects with charging infrastructure will look more attractive to buyers, especially if presented as part of a well-maintained space and concern for environmental friendliness. At the same time, it is important to consider the location of stations, taking into account the density of buildings and logistics. If we approach the issue systematically, we will be able to create a comfortable and in-demand infrastructure that will make the city really more convenient.”
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Anton Viner, co-founder and co-owner of the Rodina group:
“At the city and state level, the development of infrastructure for electric vehicles is becoming one of the priorities, reflecting a common course towards sustainable mobility and reducing the carbon footprint. Owners of such vehicles expect convenient and affordable service, without which the transition to environmentally friendly technologies may slow down. Of course, the implementation of such projects is a challenge for both the city and developers: careful study of technical issues, coordination with capacity suppliers, and thoughtful integration into the urban environment are necessary. This is not just a new norm, but an important indicator of responsibility and a modern approach to creating a living space. Currently, demand for electric vehicles in Russia is limited, but the infrastructure should appear before the boom, not after. It is known that, for example, electric cars occupy almost the entire market in Norway, and the EU has been abandoning gasoline cars altogether since 2035. A number of Moscow developers are also working ahead of the curve, already forming a holistic ecosystem for car owners in their projects to save them from the anxiety of “power reserve” and the need to spend time searching for charging stations. Uniform requirements approved at the city level make it possible not only to accelerate the development of the network, but also to build it as efficiently as possible, taking into account the real needs of people and the specifics of the building. Developers should include such solutions in their plans already at the design stage — this is becoming a new standard for modern construction and an important element of a high-quality residential environment.”
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Oksana Ivanova, Chief Operating Officer of Genesis brokers:
“The establishment of uniform requirements for the placement of charging stations for electric vehicles is a logical continuation of the systemic policy of the Moscow authorities and the approach to the urban environment, where eco—friendly transport and infrastructure go hand in hand. Moscow is already one of the three leading regions of Russia in terms of the number of electric vehicles, and according to estimates by the analytical agency Autostat, the fleet of electric vehicles in the capital has grown by more than 60% in 2024 alone. Such a pace requires proactive infrastructural support. So far, for buyers of new apartments in the economy and comfort segments, this infrastructure is not a massive driver of choice, but in the business and premium segments, the presence of a significant proportion of charging stations is already perceived as an essential part of a comfortable environment. Thus, according to Domclick research, the presence of a charging station in a residential complex is among the top 10 factors that increase the attractiveness of the facility for business class buyers. This is especially true for families with two cars: the second one is increasingly being chosen as an eco-friendly alternative. Nevertheless, it is important to understand that at the current stage the share of electric vehicles in the total fleet is still low — less than 1%. Therefore, gradual implementation (5% in 2025, 10% in 2026 and 15% in 2027) looks reasonable: this will allow developers to take into account new standards without a sharp increase in cost, and the city to evenly develop infrastructure. An additional argument in favor of an electric car is the possibility of free parking in the center of Moscow, which makes owning such a vehicle not only imaginative, but also economically profitable. At the same time, the implementation of these standards will require resolving issues with the load on the power grid, operating regulations and additional costs for developers, which may lead to a final increase in the cost of the product. However, in the long run, this can have a positive impact on housing liquidity.”
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Ekaterina Frolova, Product Director at Plus Development:
“Charging stations for electric vehicles are not the easiest story for developers yet. On the one hand, it is clear why a new standard is needed: there are more electric vehicles in the capital, and the city wants to be ready. And without these 5% charges, the project simply will not be approved from 2025. On the other hand, 30,000 stations across the city sounds ambitious, but whether there’s enough demand to make it pay off is a big question. If we are talking about “fast” multi-format stations, then the cost of one unit can exceed 4 million rubles. Let’s take the average figure for parking for 650 places. It turns out that equipping it with such stations can cost at least 130 million rubles. Of course, there are more modest solutions, but we will still be talking about millions of rubles for equipment and networks, and there are also approvals that can take months. And it’s not a fact that residents will immediately rush to buy electric cars. We will follow the regulations because we need to, but we would like more flexibility and maybe some benefits from the city so that in the future it does not fall solely on the shoulders of developers. Of course, today the installation of charging stations is a way to increase the value and competitiveness of the facility. But in any case, high costs, technical difficulties, and uncertainty about demand require careful planning. Now, for example, at least 90% of buyers ask about the availability of parking in the residential complex, about 20% pay attention to the availability of parking / storage areas for bicycles, but questions about charging stations are rarely asked. And, of course, the demand for electric transport infrastructure will be different in the center of Moscow and, say, in New Moscow.”
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Pavel Lyulin, Vice President of the Union of Shopping Centers:
“Previously, electric charging stations were not very popular — we installed them in shopping malls ten years ago under a government program, but there were not many users. However, with the massive arrival of electric vehicles in the Chinese automotive industry, the demand for such infrastructure has increased dramatically. Therefore, in the near future, the topic will be in increasing demand. Another question is, who will pay for the “electrification” of parking lots? For example, the high rate of parking spaces for shopping malls, which the authorities use to solve the problem of parking shortages, killed not one investment project, but 10% of places for the disabled, which are never filled, often just occupy the territory in front of the entrances, but the developer pays for everything in the end. Requiring electrification of even 5% of parking spaces can negate the economics of a new project. I think it should be voluntary for the developer, and the charging station should be a commercial project within the facility.”
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Alexey Alyoshin, Managing Director of the Ryabovskaya Manufactory Partnership
“The expansion of the infrastructure for charging electric vehicles in Moscow is a natural process reflecting the public trend towards creating eco—friendly urban spaces. It is important for developers to follow it not only for the sake of the image and positioning of their projects as environmentally friendly, oriented “towards the future”, they need to respond to the real demands of the audience. And there really is a need for charging stations: thousands of Muscovites have already switched to clean electric vehicles and hybrid cars. However, it is necessary to understand for each specific territory what the real need for such facilities is: it is not economically feasible to install a large number of stations everywhere. In areas with low business activity or where mass-market homes predominate, large-scale deployment of charging infrastructure may be premature. But it is justified in places with high traffic, near facilities popular with residents and visitors, high-status residential complexes and business centers. Also, the appearance of charging stations is an appropriate and logical solution in business districts. The composition of residents and visitors, the location of the quarter — all this obliges us to bring the infrastructure to a qualitatively new level.”
Regardless of the area, such an innovation is associated with a number of technical and organizational features, the expert once again reminds. In particular, charging stations create an additional burden on the urban network, so their placement in some cases may turn into a problem.
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“For example, in areas of old buildings, the capacities are not always designed for intensive operation. In modern residential areas, power outages are also possible during peak consumption periods. In order for the “green infrastructure” not to reduce the comfort level of citizens, it is necessary to modernize the networks in advance, provide for the laying of new lines and correctly calculate capacities,” advises Alexey Alyoshin.
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