To mark the anniversary charging level, EnBW is publishing a chart exhibiting the event of its fast-charging community in Germany. Between 2016 and 2018, it initially began with a small variety of chargers, with the primary 1,000 charging factors in operation between 2019 and 2020. The three,000 mark was reached by the tip of 2022. The growth was almost exponential till 2023, since then EnBW has slowed down considerably, however needs to select up the tempo once more within the second half of the 12 months as a way to attain 6,000 quick chargers in Germany by the tip of the 12 months. The medium-term goal is 30,000 fast-charging factors by 2030, which signifies that the quantity will improve fivefold from the tip of 2024. EnBW is ready to take a position round 200 million euros per 12 months to attain this.
EnBW’s charging community progress was considerably slower within the first half of 2024. Nonetheless, the vitality provider states that extra 400 kW chargers went into operation between January and June than in the identical interval in 2023. The message: issues are persevering with to progress quickly within the peak energy vary.
“We provide drivers the most important, nationwide fast-charging infrastructure in Germany and are utilizing it to drive electrical automobiles of all manufacturers,” feedback EnBW board member Colette Rückert-Hennen, who’s answerable for the e-mobility sector. “Our guideline is geared in the direction of the wants of customers: Quick charging should be accessible the place they’re – the place they store, park or take a break on their long-distance journey. As a result of charging will not be refuelling, and quick charging suits conveniently into individuals’s on a regular basis lives.”
By the way, the newest charging park opening dates from this week: EnBW inaugurated a brand new hub in Heiligenhafen on the Baltic Sea yesterday. The location at present gives twelve HPC charging factors, albeit with a most of 300 kW. In April, the ‘NextLevel Ladepark’ in Lichtenau close to Chemnitz additionally stood out amongst all of the areas opened this 12 months. It encompasses a new location idea introduced by EnBW on the IAA Mobility in September 2023. Options embrace a roof made from wood parts, low-CO2 transformers and paving stones made out of recycled supplies. As well as, Chemnitz may have low-barrier charging stations, seating, automated bathrooms, an academic playground for kids and an automatic “Rewe prepared store”.
enbw.com (in German)