Is a green license plate the solution for free parking? We fear not for long.

Increasingly, regional cities are restricting free parking for green plate vehicles. The discount is almost entirely removed for plug-in hybrids in most larger regional cities, and registration is required even for fully electric vehicles. The obligation to pay for parking fees also applies in most cities when using public electric chargers. The following table summarizes the specific restrictions in the affected municipalities:

Where?	Plug-in?	Fully-electric?	Notes
Ajka	❌	❌
Békéscsaba	❌	❌
Csorna	❌	❌
Debrecen	❌	✅
Esztergom	❌	❌	Free when charging.
Győr	❌	❌	Free when charging.
Hódmezővásárhely	❌	❌
Kaposvár	❌	✅
Kecskemét	❌	❌
Miskolc, Miskolctapolca és Lillafüred	❌	✅	Pre-registration needed.
Mosonmagyaróvár	❌	✅	Pre-registration needed.
Nagykanizsa	❌	❌
Nyíregyháza	❌	❌
Pápa	❌	❌
Pécs	❌	✅	Pre-registration needed.
Ráckeve	✅	✅	Free only in Zone 2.
Siófok	❌	❌
Szentendre	❌	❌
Szolnok	❌	✅	Pre-registration needed.
Szombathely	❌	❌
Velence	❌	❌
Veszprém	❌	❌
Zalaegerszeg	❌	❌

For cities affected by the restrictions, there are three locations with Parkl chargers to be aware of:

• In Nyíregyháza, parking is not free for green plate vehicles even while charging, so it is advisable to start parking via the app in parallel with charging.

• Győr has the good news that parking is free while charging; however, avoid parking in charging spots if you are not charging, as this is also punishable.

• In Debrecen, only fully electric vehicles of local residents can park for free, with prior registration required at DV Parking Ltd.

• Additionally, for Miskolc and Miskolctapolca, Lillafüred, Mosonmagyaróvár, Pécs, and Szolnok, if you own a fully electric vehicle, remember to register in advance for free public parking.

  
  

For up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the Villanyautósok.hu website to avoid unwanted red "Santa Claus packages" on your windshield.

If you are interested in where you can find Parkl electric charging points nationwide, visit our website or download the Parkl app.

Remember, Parkl will be your loyal companion not only for electric vehicle charging but also for parking, both on public streets and in parking garages!