Charging Infrastructure
E.ON opens e-mobility testing center for fast charging technologies
E.ON has opened a sprawling, manufacturer-independent testing center for charging solutions in Essen. This facility, covering around 10,000 square meters, places special emphasis on electrifying heavy-duty transportation, boasting test capabilities of up to three megawatts. It houses over 25 testing stations and digital environments for comprehensive examinations of vehicles, charging stations, wall boxes, and related accessories. Notably, it features climate chambers capable of simulating temperature conditions found worldwide, allowing the study of electric vehicle charging behavior within a range from minus 40 to plus 50 degrees Celsius.
E.ON has opened a sprawling, manufacturer-independent testing center for charging solutions in Essen. This facility, covering around 10,000 square meters, places special emphasis on electrifying heavy-duty transportation, boasting test capabilities of up to three megawatts. It houses over 25 testing stations and digital environments for comprehensive examinations of vehicles, charging stations, wall boxes, and related accessories. Notably, it features climate chambers capable of simulating temperature conditions found worldwide, allowing the study of electric vehicle charging behavior within a range from minus 40 to plus 50 degrees Celsius.
Testing ground tailored for the needs of electric trucks and Buses
The focus on charging solutions for heavy-duty transportation plays a crucial role here. This facility enables the testing and development of charging technologies specifically designed for the needs of electric trucks and buses in collaboration with vehicle manufacturers. According to E.ON, this testing center is the only one of its kind in Europe capable of testing rapid charging for heavy-duty vehicles with up to three megawatts of power. However, it's not just about testing new high-capacity charging stations for trucks with up to three megawatts of power; the infrastructure is also well-prepared, according to a statement from E.ON, to accommodate future developments with even higher charging capacities.
E.ON plans to establish at least 1,000 public High-Power-Charging (HPC) points across Europe every year
E.ON plans to install at least 1,000 public High-Power-Charging (HPC) stations across Europe every year. In Germany, the company has announced approximately 140 new charging sites with over 1,200 charging points for the government-funded Germany-wide network. This makes E.ON one of the largest operators of the nationwide fast-charging network. In 2022 alone, the company sold more than 20,000 charging points to private and business customers across Europe.