Market Insights #35

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FAST CHARGING DEPLOYMENT

IONITY Opens Ireland’s Largest High-Power Charging Station

In partnership with Charlestown Shopping Centre, IONITY has unveiled Ireland’s largest high-power EV charging hub in Dublin. The site features 12 ultra-fast 350 kW chargers, enabling drivers to charge from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes, with 24/7 access. This milestone supports Ireland’s push to have 40% of vehicles electric by 2030.

Source: Zapmap

273 New EV Charging Stations in Luxembourg to Receive Subsidies

Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy has approved subsidies for 25 projects to install 273 EV charging points, significantly expanding the country’s high-capacity infrastructure. With a total charging capacity of 17,098 kW, the initiative supports the deployment of fast-charging solutions essential for decarbonizing transportation and meeting growing EV demands.

Source: Chronicle.lu

Gireve’s view:

Fast charging is crucial for the future of EVs and the charging industry. It addresses key customer concerns, such as long waiting times, while offering significant benefits, including extended range in less time, reduced reliance on home charging, and the ability to support more vehicles per station, making it more economically viable. Additionally, fast charging drives innovation across sectors like utilities and retail. At Gireve, we are keeping a close watch over fast charging landscapes and network performance. For deeper insights, explore our attached papers on the fast-charging landscape and how key stakeholders are evolving in this rapidly growing segment: Paper 7 and Paper 9.

EV CHARGING DEPLOYMENTS

• T-Carica surpasses 100 charging stations in Italy, including Milan’s first EV station with 24 points, driving national e-mobility growth.

Source: Mobility Portal Europe

HDV CHARGING

• Project EV unveils a 1 MW MCS charger with vehicle-to-grid capabilities, designed for commercial fleets to reduce costs and support grid stability.

Source: Electrive

• Milence opens two EV charging hubs in Germany, offering 12 high-power chargers and driver-friendly amenities, with plans for further expansion.

Source: Milence