Bright Spot: Transit Model for E-Trucks Creates More Competition

The Hamburg-based eco-energy provider LichtBlick has welcomed the plans of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) to make the transit model a prerequisite in the tender concept for around 130 unsupervised rest areas, managed by the Federal Autobahn GmbH and the National Coordination Office for Charging Infrastructure, thereby introducing it for the first time at a multitude of public charging points in Germany. LichtBlick has been advocating for the nationwide introduction of this model for years.

"This tender process creates something historic. For the first time, fair competition at the charging station is being considered in the development of public charging infrastructure. The variety of offerings will ensure greater acceptance and transparent prices when charging large amounts of electricity on the go. This will prove to be a real booster for climate-friendly freight transport," explains Markus Adam, Chief Legal Officer of LichtBlick.

Groundbreaking Development for the E-Car Sector

The transit model enables non-discriminatory access for electricity providers to public charging points. This allows drivers of electric trucks and cars to choose their preferred electricity provider at charging stations on the go and use that provider at any charging point. The chaos of different access methods will be resolved, and prices and electricity quality will become transparent, the eco-electricity provider argues. This will promote fair competition and ultimately consumer-friendly prices at public charging points. At the same time, operators receive a usage fee for installation, operation, and maintenance, ensuring an appropriate return on the capital employed. The expansion of the charging infrastructure will thus be independent of state funding, according to the company.