June 2020
Astypalea selected as project location
Progress Timeline
September 2020
- Framework of project agreed between the Hellenic Republic & Volkswagen Group
- Project governance undertaken by the Hellenic Republic
- MoU prepared
November 2020
Virtual signing ceremony of the MoU
December 2020
- Kick off meeting marks the project's implementation
- "e-astypalea" action plan prepared
January 2021
- Concrete planning for project implementation started
- Construction begins on upgrading Astypalea's energy network and infrastructure
February 2021
- Action plan for alternative RES production in Astypalea
March 2021
- Publicly accessible charging point locations selected
- "On demand shuttle service" legislative framework identified
April 2021
- The first 12 publicly accessible charging points installed
- "e-astypalea" program and digital platform finalized
May 2021
- First electric local utility vehicles transported to Astypalea
- University of Strathclyde and University of the Aegean joint research project commences
June 2021
- Astypalea Smart and Sustainable Island " from vision to action". Progress report event in the presence of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Chairman of the BOD of Volkswagen Group Dr. Herbert Diess
- "e-astypalea" platfrom launch
- Handover of first electric local vehicles from Volkswagen Group to Police, Civil Aviation and Municipality
July 2021
First test drive event with electric cars, for the residents of Astypalea.