Department of Transportation

In line with the city’s Net Zero City Autonomy Act, the Taipei City Department of Transportation has been actively promoting green transportation and enhancing the EV charging infrastructure, supported by subsidies from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Article 17 of the Act mandates the city to establish a widespread electric vehicle charging (or battery-swapping) system, with priority given to public buildings. As of now, Taipei leads the nation with 1,276 public EV charging stations, showcasing the city’s commitment to the net zero mission and its continued efforts—through public-private partnerships—to expand smart charging infrastructure, optimize energy management, and create a more sustainable charging ecosystem for a low-carbon, livable city.

In recent years, the city has vigorously promoted green transportation and infrastructure to accelerate urban transformation, making Taipei a smarter and more environmentally friendly metropolis. The Department of Transportation has focused on two main areas: public transportation (e.g., Megacity Pass 1200, 30-minute free YouBike rides, and personal carbon passport) and private vehicle management (e.g., EV charging infrastructure). According to the 2025 policy report, Taipei aims to become a "livable city" by providing residents with a more convenient, low-carbon lifestyle through green transportation and smart infrastructure.

Through ongoing public-private collaboration, Taipei will continue to enhance EV charging facilities in public parking lots, making green transportation more accessible. With approximately 24,000 electric vehicles in Taipei, annual CO₂ emissions have been reduced by 54,000 metric tons—equivalent to the carbon absorption capacity of 139.53 Daan Forest Parks (one park absorbs 387 tons of CO₂ per year), thus creating a cleaner environment for citizens.

The recent adoption of EVOASIS's “AC Plug-and-Charge” technology enables fully automatic charging with no additional user action, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. The EVOASIS AC smart chargers are also integrated with an Energy Management System (EMS), which optimizes power allocation and load balancing, ensuring efficient and stable charging, and enhancing overall energy use efficiency. This combination of smart technology and sustainable development reinforces Taipei’s progress toward a low-carbon, livable city and an EV-friendly urban environment.

Moving forward, to meet the goals outlined in the 2025 policy report for a livable city, Taipei aims to increase the number of charging stations to 1,600 by the end of 2025, further upgrading green infrastructure and advancing low-carbon sustainability. The city government will continue partnering with industry stakeholders to expand the smart charging network, promote green and smart transportation, and improve the convenience of daily life—collectively building a sustainable, low-carbon, and livable city.

2025-04-22