Curated guide

Charging stations in Lugano

Everything you need to know before charging in and around Lugano: location, power and operators, kept up to date around the clock.

Fastest charger: Centro Porsche Ticino (320 kW)

36
public charge points
2
fast chargers ≥150 kW
20
charging stations
320
kW · Max power

Lugano has 36 public charge points across 20 locations, and 2 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 320 kW, and there are chargers from 4 different operators.

As in most cities, you will find slow AC charging in the centre where cars park for long stretches, while the powerful fast chargers sit by the arterial roads and large car parks.

Operators in Lugano
TeslaEVPassSwisschargeEVite
All charging stations
Centro Porsche TicinoLugano · 320 kW · 1 charge pointsGoFast Lugano SudLugano · 100 kW · 2 charge pointsAmag EviteLugano · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsAldi PregassonaLugano · 22 kW · 1 charge pointsEmotì Evpass Parcheggio ex PestalozziLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsEmotì Evpass Via Campo Marzio LuganoLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsEmotì Evpass Via Balestra LuganoLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsEmotì Evpass Piazza Rezzonico LuganoLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel Lugano Dante CenterLugano · 22 kW · 1 charge pointsHotel Villa Principe LeopoldoLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsAutosilo Ospedale ItalianoLugano · 22 kW · 5 charge pointsThe View LuganoLugano · 22 kW · 1 charge pointsSuitenhotel Parco ParadisoLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel Splendide RoyalLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel de la PaixLugano · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel Colorado LuganoLugano · 11 kW · 1 charge pointsHotel AdmiralLugano · 11 kW · 1 charge pointsGrand Hotel Villa CastagnolaLugano · 11 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel Delfino LuganoLugano · 11 kW · 2 charge pointsHotel Federale LuganoLugano · 11 kW · 1 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Lugano?
There are 36 public charge points across 20 charging stations in Lugano, including 2 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in Lugano?
Yes. Lugano has 2 fast charge points (50 kW or more). Filter for fast charging on the map to see only those.
Can I pay by card at chargers in Lugano?
Yes. Under the EU rule AFIR, new fast chargers of 50 kW must accept card or contactless payment, so you can pay without an app or subscription. The ad hoc price is often higher per kWh than a subscription, though.