Ferries impose EV charge cap

For security reasons, electric and hybrid cars cannot travel on ferries with a charge of more than 40% and can never go unaccompanied, while those that consume gas fuel cannot have their tanks more than 50% full, thereby making travel more difficult for users of alternative types of fuel.

The absence of a sufficient charging network on the Greek islands and at ports, for charging after returning, makes the refueling of these vehicles problematic for travelers.

The alarming number of accidents that have been observed worldwide with such vehicles during their sea transport, such as ignition of batteries or even small explosions, has led the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) to impose specific restrictions, terms and conditions in order to reduce the relative risk as much as possible. Maritime accidents, such as...