E.ON is continuing to expand rapid charging infrastructure in Germany. As part of the Deutschlandnetz of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), it is putting four new rapid charging sites into operation in Lower Saxony. New regional charging hubs are being built in Neustadt am Rübenberge (near Hanover), Bad Zwischenahn (near Oldenburg) and Schneverdingen (Lüneburg Heath). In addition, E.ON charging stations have opened at the “Mahndorfer Marsch” rest area on the A1 in Bremen, on the border with Lower Saxony, on behalf of Autobahn GmbH.
Timo Sillober, CEO of E.ON Drive Infrastructure, says: “With our four new sites in Lower Saxony and Bremen, we are setting new standards for modern charging. All installed charging stations offer a output of up to 400 kilowatts – enough to charge a modern EV in a short time for the next leg of the journey. Wherever possible, we integrate a digital information system: as they approach, our customers can see available charging bays and the current ad hoc price – for maximum transparency and a relaxed charging experience.”
At sites with at least eight charging points, an extra-long bay is also available, allowing electric vans or EVs towing trailers to charge. Charging sessions can be conveniently started and paid for with common charge cards and charging apps – such as the E.ON Drive app – or with a credit card terminal at the charging station.
Neustadt am Rübenberge: Charging with solar energy
As at all E.ON Drive Infrastructure sites, EV drivers in Lower Saxony charge with 100 per cent electricity from renewable sources. To support sustainable operation, the E.ON charging park in Neustadt am Rübenberge has three roofs fitted with photovoltaic systems with a total rated output of 27 kilowatt-peak. The energy generated is used directly for charging on site. The six charging stations, with a total of twelve charging points for EVs, are located near the B6 at the famila supermarket in the commercial area at Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 30 – making it easy to combine shopping and a charging stop.
Schneverdingen: Charging your car while you do the weekly shop
The new rapid charging site in Schneverdingen (Am Vogelsang 12, near the B3) is also located in the car park of the local famila store, so charging can be combined with grocery shopping, a trip to the post office or a coffee. Eight rapid charging points are available here for local residents and visitors to the Lüneburg Heath. A T-shaped design element on the charging stations helps approaching EV drivers find their way and shows the availability of charging bays as well as the ad hoc price.
Green electricity in the spa town of Bad Zwischenahn
For regional and leisure traffic around the Bad Zwischenahner Meer, the rapid charging site at Landcafé Neumann offers a particularly idyllic charging stop. While the EV charges fully in just under half an hour, drivers can enjoy the café’s garden and a slice of cake. The site, with eight charging points on Wiefelsteder Straße 12 in Bad Zwischenahn, is located right next to the lake and is equally suited to tourists and to locals from the Ammerland region passing through.
New E.ON motorway charging site near Bremen
On the A1 motorway in Bremen, on the border with Lower Saxony, E.ON is now operating another rapid charging site on behalf of Autobahn GmbH. At the “Mahndorfer Marsch” rest area, the company has built three charging stations with two charging points each. The covered charging stations, each with a charging output of 400 kilowatts, complement the charging offering along one of Germany’s most important north–south corridors.
With the Deutschlandnetz, the Federal Ministry of Transport, together with charging station operators, is creating 9,000 additional rapid charging points for electric cars at more than 1,000 locations. In total, around €2.3 billion is being invested in building and operating the sites. The Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), as the contracting authority for the Deutschlandnetz, is responsible for funding and overall coordination, with operational responsibility lying with the National Control Centre for Charging Infrastructure under the umbrella of NOW GmbH, and Toll Collect GmbH acting as contract manager.
The charging stations are being built in rural regions, in cities and at unstaffed motorway rest areas. Further E.ON sites for the Deutschlandnetz expansion are under construction.
More information on the Deutschlandnetz: www.deutschlandnetz.de
