The municipal party Sueña Torrevieja has submitted a formal motion to the Ayuntamiento plenary meeting to demand the expansion and improvement of the town’s free electric vehicle charging network, whilst also calling for the existing facilities to be properly maintained.
The political group pointed out that one of the chargers, located by the Palacio de Deportes, has been out of service for more than four months, effectively reducing the municipal charging capacity by 15 per cent.
Pablo Samper, the spokesperson for Sueña Torrevieja, stated that electric mobility is now a reality and local administrations have a duty to anticipate the needs of residents by providing adequate, accessible, and fully operational infrastructure.
Samper highlighted that Torrevieja has over 100,000 residents, a substantial floating population, and distinct characteristics as a tourist destination. He noted that many local people do not own private garages where they can install personal chargers. Consequently, the town requires a considerably larger public charging network to match current and projected demand driven by the growing registration of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
At present, Torrevieja provides four free municipal charging points: on Calle Caballero de Rodas, in the Torrevieja Hospital car park, at the Palacio de Deportes “Tavi y Carmona”, and in La Mata. Sueña Torrevieja considers this provision entirely inadequate for the rising volume of electrified cars on the road.
Compounding the shortage, the charging post near the Palacio de Deportes has remained broken down for over four months. Samper insisted that a public service must not leave faults unresolved for months on end, urging the Ayuntamiento to demand an immediate repair from the contractor and introduce measures to guarantee routine maintenance across the network.
The spokesperson also urged the local council to explore an expansion plan in partnership with specialist operators. This initiative would add charging posts in strategic areas, including sports facilities, municipal car parks, and residential neighbourhoods where residents find it hardest to install private chargers.
Furthermore, Sueña Torrevieja has proposed introducing a two-hour maximum stay for the free municipal chargers. This limit aims to encourage regular turnover and prevent motorists from using the spaces as permanent parking spots once their vehicles have finished charging.
Samper concluded that these facilities should assist as many people as possible, serving as a practical tool for sustainable mobility rather than long-stay parking bays.
