Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi is continuing the development of infrastructure to encourage more people to buy and use electric vehicles.
A new electric car charging station has been arranged at the car park of Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport.
The new service will be available free of charge for any electrical car owner. The project is a result of cooperation between TAV Georgia and E-space [a local company, which is responsible for installing the new charging points in Tbilisi],” announced the TAV Georgia, the Turkish-owned company that operates Georgia's three airports.
To note Tbilisi international airport was nominated to be the first "Green Airport” in the Caucasus region in 2008.
Since July, 2016 the airport has been using solar energy as well.
There are several charging points for electric cars in Tbilisi already. One is located in Vake district, at Nugzar Endeladze Square, close to Vake Park. The other is at Europe Square near Rike Park in Old Town.
Also, Wissol, a network of petrol stations in Georgia, has recently opened its first charging station for electric cars in Tbilisi, on the 13th kilometer of Agmashenebeli Alley.