polisMOBILITY 2023: Fastned focuses, expands, and targets cities

For the first time, the Dutch fast-charging network pioneer Fastned also presented itself at the trade fair conference in Cologne. With a bright yellow Renault Megane E-Tech at the center, the provider informed attendees about its portfolio, which now ranges from the "simply winged" HPC double charging station for urban parking spaces or neighborhoods, such as the one first realized in Amsterdam, to HPC drive-through stations, and even complete charging rest stations including a stylistically matching gastronomy section.

This underscores the provider's specialization and aims to differentiate itself from the strengthening OEM or corporate competition. In addition to the concept as a "drive-through station" like at gas stations, the design with yellow wings, distinctive wooden beams, and solar roofs also contributes to this differentiation, ensuring the power supply for the stations while simultaneously serving as rain protection.

"Participating in polisMOBILITY 2023 is an important milestone for us at Fastned. It is the first trade fair presence of Fastned in Germany," said Linda Boll, Public Affairs and Country Manager Fastned Germany.

In February, the HPC pioneer announced the inauguration of its 250th charging station in Europe and plans to continue rapid expansion. For this, significantly simpler approval procedures, particularly in Germany, are required, as demanded by a representative at the booth. The lead time still takes too long and is extremely inconsistent nationwide, regionally, and locally. The actual construction takes the least amount of time once all approvals are in place.