What is a SCAME Type 3 connector and will I meet one?

SCAME Type 3 is an older AC connector once common in Italy and France before Type 2 became the European standard. Italy still lists over 2,000 of these sockets at legacy AC points. A modern EV uses Type 2, so you are unlikely to need Type 3 unless you encounter very old hardware. For rapid charging, CCS is the standard everywhere.

Which charging network is biggest in Italy?

Enel X Way, by a clear margin, with over 4,000 indexed sites across the country. Be Charge is the main competitor and is expanding steadily. Tesla Superchargers cover the major corridors. Both Enel X Way and Be Charge use app-based access with pay-as-you-go and subscription tiers, and roaming lets you cross between networks on a single account.

Is home charging worth it in Italy?

It is still cheaper than public rapid charging, but Italian household electricity is among the more expensive in Europe, so the saving is smaller than in countries with cheaper grids. An overnight or time-of-use tariff helps. If you have off-street parking, a home wallbox remains the most convenient and lowest-cost way to cover everyday mileage.

Can I road trip an EV in Italy?

Yes. Coverage is strongest across the north and centre, with Milan, Rome, Florence and Bologna well served, and the autostrada network increasingly carries high-power CCS chargers for longer runs. The far south and islands are thinner, so on those routes plan your DC stops in advance and check live availability before relying on a remote site.

IT · 2026 guide

EV charging in Italy

A guide to the charging network in Italy. Major operators, common connector types, pricing context, and where to plug in on the road.

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10,566

Stations

2,422

Fast (≥50 kW)

629

Ultra (≥150 kW)

Operators

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Headline sites

Highest-power stations in Italy

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Cities

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≥ 50 kW

Fast chargers

2,422 stations at 50 kW DC or higher.

≥ 150 kW

Ultra-rapid

629 sites with at least one 150 kW socket.

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Operators

Top networks in Italy

Sorted by station count in Italy.

Plugs

Connector mix in Italy

Type 27,797
CCS22,641
Type #362,250
Tesla (EU)1,452
CHAdeMO1,437
NACS631
Type #093
NEMA 14-5053

Counts derived from imported station inventory in Italy.

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EV charging in Italy

Italy is catching up quickly, with roughly 10,500 sites in our index and a clear market leader. Enel X Way runs the largest network by a wide margin, Be Charge is the main challenger, and the connector picture is mostly Type 2 and CCS with a curious legacy of SCAME Type 3 sockets left over from earlier infrastructure.

Enel X Way is the default network here, with more than 4,000 indexed locations, and Be Charge follows as the second pillar. Tesla Superchargers cover the main routes, and a long tail of independent and business-owned points fills in the rest. Coverage is balanced across the north and centre, with Milan, Rome, Florence and Bologna leading.

The SCAME Type 3 quirk

Italy stands out for the number of SCAME Type 3A sockets still listed, over 2,000 in our data. These predate the Type 2 standard and turn up at older AC points. Modern cars use Type 2, so on anything recent you will plug into Type 2 for AC and CCS for rapid DC without thinking about it.

Pricing and access

Enel X Way and Be Charge both run app-based access with pay-as-you-go and subscription options, and roaming covers cross-network charging. Public fast charging is billed per kWh, with ad hoc pricing higher than a subscription rate. Italian home electricity is among the pricier in Europe, so the home-charging saving is smaller here than in, say, France, though overnight rates still beat public rapid pricing. The motorway network increasingly carries high-power CCS for longer trips down the peninsula.

FAQ

What is a SCAME Type 3 connector and will I meet one?: SCAME Type 3 is an older AC connector once common in Italy and France before Type 2 became the European standard. Italy still lists over 2,000 of these sockets at legacy AC points. A modern EV uses Type 2, so you are unlikely to need Type 3 unless you encounter very old hardware. For rapid charging, CCS is the standard everywhere.
Which charging network is biggest in Italy?: Enel X Way, by a clear margin, with over 4,000 indexed sites across the country. Be Charge is the main competitor and is expanding steadily. Tesla Superchargers cover the major corridors. Both Enel X Way and Be Charge use app-based access with pay-as-you-go and subscription tiers, and roaming lets you cross between networks on a single account.
Is home charging worth it in Italy?: It is still cheaper than public rapid charging, but Italian household electricity is among the more expensive in Europe, so the saving is smaller than in countries with cheaper grids. An overnight or time-of-use tariff helps. If you have off-street parking, a home wallbox remains the most convenient and lowest-cost way to cover everyday mileage.
Can I road trip an EV in Italy?: Yes. Coverage is strongest across the north and centre, with Milan, Rome, Florence and Bologna well served, and the autostrada network increasingly carries high-power CCS chargers for longer runs. The far south and islands are thinner, so on those routes plan your DC stops in advance and check live availability before relying on a remote site.