Albania plans to gradually shift public administration toward electric vehicles. Under the new target, public institutions must procure new light vehicles that are either fully electric or plug-in hybrids.
The target forms part of the revised National Energy and Climate Plan 2020–2030. The plan introduces several measures to cut transport emissions and increase the use of renewable energy.
The measure covers ministries, public authorities and local government units. Authorities will apply the new procurement targets from 2025 onward.
The plan also calls for minimum clean-vehicle targets in public procurement. In addition, authorities will adopt the necessary legislation and prepare standard procurement documents for public institutions.
Meanwhile, Albania has tightened the criteria for clean light vehicles. Until December 31, 2025, authorities classified a car or van as a clean vehicle if it emitted no more than 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer and met limits for NOx and particulate emissions under real driving conditions.
However, from January 1, 2026, only zero-emission light vehicles qualify as clean vehicles.
The target applies to new vehicles that public institutions procure. It does not require authorities to immediately replace their entire existing fleets.
The plan also sets separate targets for heavy vehicles. By 2030, authorities aim to ensure that 20% of procured heavy vehicles and trucks use clean fuels. For buses, the target stands at 25%.
For these categories, the plan recognizes a wider range of clean technologies and fuels. These include hydrogen, battery-electric systems, plug-in hybrids, compressed and liquefied natural gas, biomethane, liquid biofuels, synthetic and paraffinic fuels, and liquefied petroleum gas.
To support implementation, authorities will receive ready-to-use procurement documents. Technical assistance will also help prepare the documents and train staff. The plan estimates this assistance at around €10,000.
The document does not set a specific investment budget for replacing vehicles. Instead, authorities will rely on the state budget and donor funding.
Moreover, the shift toward lower-emission public fleets aims to accelerate transport electrification. It can also increase market demand for cleaner vehicles.
The revised plan also targets a major increase in renewable energy use in transport. Albania aims to raise the share from the current 0.5% to around 34.8% by 2030.
Authorities plan to reach this goal through road transport electrification, expanded electric vehicle charging infrastructure, stronger public transport and further railway development.
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