Electric cars can park for free in Lisbon, but there is a condition.

Having an electric car isn’t enough to park for free in Lisbon. If you don’t want to pay, there’s one thing you need to do first.

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100% electric cars have an advantage when it comes to parking in Lisbon: they can park for free in paid parking spaces managed by the Empresa Municipal de Mobilidade e Estacionamento de Lisboa (EMEL). But simply having an electric car isn’t sufficient on its own to take advantage of this benefit.

To take advantage of this exemption, it is necessary to obtain the Green Badge, a certificate issued by EMEL — exclusively for 100% electric vehicles — which allows free parking in designated paid areas. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible.

This benefit is intended solely for 100% electric vehicles. Hybrid cars, including plug-in hybrids, are not eligible.

How much does the Green Badge cost?

Although the Green Badge allows electric vehicles to park in certain areas of Lisbon without any associated fees, it is not free. Its issuance costs 12 euros and has a maximum validity of one year.

To obtain it, it is necessary to present vehicle documents that prove it is 100% electric, such as the property registration title or the vehicle registration certificate. The conditions and procedures for applying for the badge can be found on EMEL’s official website.