Overview

• From April 1, 2025, electric vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs) in Bavaria can park for free on public parking spaces for up to three hours.
• The regulation, approved in December 2024, is valid until the end of 2026 and excludes private parking areas such as garages or barrier-controlled spaces.
• Drivers must display a parking disc to indicate the start time, and the free parking is limited to a maximum of three hours per session.
• The policy aims to encourage EV adoption, improve urban air quality, and reduce noise pollution, particularly in densely populated cities like Munich and Nuremberg.
• The Bavarian Association of Cities has criticized the initiative, citing concerns over lost municipal revenue and reduced local autonomy, with no financial compensation planned for affected municipalities.