The new regime for electric mobility in Portugal, introduced by Decree-Law 93/2025 of August 14 and last amended by Decree-Law 155/2026 of July 31, represents a substantial overhaul of the previous legal regime. It explicitly repeals Decree-Law 39/2010 and its amendments, aligning Portugal’s regulatory regime with Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR Regulation).
This reform draws on over a decade of experience with a centralized, public and integrated model. Under this model, a distinction was maintained between electricity suppliers and charging point operators (CPOs), while users engaged in direct contractual relationships with suppliers. Although this approach was considered innovative at its inception, it has since proven to lack the flexibility, competitive dynamics, capacity for accommodating diverse business models, technological advancement, and responsiveness required to address evolving user demands.
The new regime has now been regulated by Regulation 7/2026 of January 6 (Electric Mobility Regulation)—see our post Regulation of electric mobility sector—approved by the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) and further developed by the following implementing ordinances: Ordinance 118/2026/1 of March 19, Ordinance 128/2026/1 of March 26, Ordinance 130/2026/1 of March 27, Ordinance 133/2026/1 of March 30, Ordinance 16/2026/1 of January 12, and Ordinance 31/2026/1 of January 23. These ordinances finalize its practical operationalization, specifying the market operating rules, the rights and obligations of those involved, and the technical and operational aspects of the transition to a liberalized model.
This practical guide is designed for operators within the electric mobility market and businesses looking to integrate electric mobility services into their offerings, irrespective of whether these services constitute their primary focus. It provides essential insights into the sector’s key legal, operational and commercial dimensions.
- Editorial | Changes
- Charging point operation
- Business models
- Charging point operators’ obligations
- Regulation and supervision
- Entry into force and transition between regimes
- Rules for charging points in new and existing buildings
- Fees payable