Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 7 November 2025
Are you going to charge your car? There will be power cuts next Sunday.
Next Sunday, November 9, several Portuguese municipalities will face temporary interruptions in electricity supply due to maintenance work on the power grid. E-Redes announced that these interventions aim to strengthen the safety and reliability of the system but may affect thousands of consumers, including electric vehicle drivers.
Affected municipalities and scheduled times
According to information released by E-Redes and DECO Proteste, the power cuts will occur between 05:00 and 11:00, depending on the parish, in the following municipalities:
Municipality | Outage Schedule |
|---|---|
Lisbon | 05:00 to 11:00 |
Tomar | 06:00 to 07:00 |
Sintra | 06:00 to 11:00 |
Oeiras | 07:00 to 11:00 |
Lagos | 07:00 to 11:00 |
Olhão | 07:30 to 11:00 |
Faro | 07:30 to 11:00 |
Source: E-Redes
These interruptions are temporary and scheduled as part of a national preventive maintenance plan. Still, it is important that residents and businesses in these areas prepare in advance.
Impact on electric vehicle owners
Electric vehicle owners should be particularly attentive. The temporary lack of power may make home charging impossible during the outage period. Therefore, it is recommended to complete charging before Sunday dawn, ensuring enough battery range for any trips during the day.
In addition, it is advisable to:
Check the battery level on Saturday night;
Avoid scheduling automatic charging between 05:00 and 11:00;
Identify public charging stations outside the affected areas in case an alternative is needed;
Confirm whether your condominium, garage, or charging point is within the affected zone.
A useful reminder for everyone
These maintenance operations are part of E-Redes’ regular efforts to ensure a safer and more reliable energy supply, especially in densely populated areas. Although they may cause some temporary inconvenience, they are essential to prevent unexpected failures and improve the stability of the electrical network.
To find out if your address is included in the outage plan, visit the E-Redes website and enter your postal code. This way, you can confirm the exact time of the power cut and plan your weekend without surprises.
