DCS: Two-thirds of charging sessions under 30 minutes - fueling advantages shrinking

The majority of charging sessions at HPC charging points are completed within 30 minutes. This is the result of an analysis of internal data by Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) GmbH. This reduces the time gap compared to refueling and makes charging more attractive. The duration of charging sessions in Germany is already suitable for everyday use, according to the charging network pioneer. This is mainly due to the consistent expansion of the High Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure, where charging can be done with direct current at more than 100 kW. According to figures from the Federal Association of Energy and Water Management, the number of HPC charging points has increased by 50 percent. These allow for charging at speeds that are competitive with refueling.
 

99 percent of all charging points in Germany included

This is confirmed by an analysis of internal data on the charging behavior of DCS customers. The basis of the evaluation was 1,634,437 charging sessions at HPC charging points in the German DCS charging network from the year 2023. Since this network comprises 99 percent of all charging points in Germany, these figures can be considered representative. The analysis of the data revealed that almost two-thirds (62 percent) of charging sessions at HPC charging points were completed within half an hour. More than a third (37 percent) even lasted only between 15 and 30 minutes.