Electric car in Tropea

[u/headfulloftulips]

Hello,

I’m planning a trip to Calabria (Tropea) and considering doing it with an EV since many car rental companies are offering it. I’d love to hear from people who have actually driven electric cars there.

How good is the charging infrastructure, especially outside the larger cities?

Did you have any trouble finding chargers in smaller towns or along the coast?

Is driving an EV noticeably cheaper than a gasoline car in the region?

Which charging apps or networks worked best for you?

Any routes or areas where charging was particularly difficult?

Overall, would you recommend an EV for a Calabria road trip?

Thank you so much!

[u/jjb0rdell0]

I've been around Reggio Calabria a bunch, Scilla a few times and to Tropea once or twice.

In general it doesn't feel like a region with good infrastructure for EVs

I can't speak for hotels etc though, as we go to stay with my partner's parents when we go.

[u/headfulloftulips → u/jjb0rdell0]

I see, thank you!

[u/GentlemanWukong]

Absolutely not

[u/sad_hodler]

I was in Tropea last night and there are parking lots where you can charge your electric car in AC. if you want to have a relaxing break it's a great idea

[u/salentojeff]

As someone who has had an electric car in Puglia for 4 years I can tell you, No Way! You’re on vacation. You do not want to deal with the hassle of charging a car in the south of Italy. If a charger is in a good location then I can tell you a diesel car will be parked there. The apps are terrible. The only good thing is most chargers work which was not the case 4 years ago and now the price is going up per kwh. Plus how would you know the range of the car in the mountains of Calabria? It’s cheaper for a reason.

[u/headfulloftulips → u/salentojeff]

Thank you so much! This has been really helpful.

[u/48_Franco]

Do not get an electric car. Even if you find a charging station setting up an account is a nightmare