Fastned to Open First German Motorway Stations in Q2, CEO Calls for Uniform Guidelines
Fastned, a Dutch charging company, plans to open its first German motorway charging stations in the second quarter of this year. CEO Linda Boll highlights the need for uniform guidelines and improved transparency in pricing to drive infrastructure expansion. The company advocates for ad-hoc charging and aims to enhance the customer experience.
Fastned invests around one to two million euros per charging station, offering ad-hoc charging at 73 cents per kilowatt-hour. Boll believes this will improve customer acceptance. The company wants to provide amenities like roofs, lighting, and food options for a more convenient charging experience.
Bureaucratic hurdles and diverse operator structures currently hinder network expansion. Fastned challenges Tank & Rast's concession for operating fast-charging stations, aiming to operate on equal terms. The company calls for the next federal government to promote competition at motorway service stations and unserviced parking spaces. A study by the Federal Cartel Office shows that competition can lower charging prices, while monopolies lead to higher costs.
Fastned's expansion in Germany faces bureaucratic challenges and diverse operator structures. The company advocates for uniform guidelines, improved transparency, and competition to lower prices. With plans to open the first motorway charging stations this year, Fastned aims to enhance the customer experience and drive infrastructure growth.
