In this case, the station is the first in Germany built by Fastned, which operates 73 stations in the Netherlands and is preparing to expand into the UK and Belgium. By the end of the year, 18 stations are scheduled to be installed in Germany.

“As a result of falling battery prices, more and more affordable electric cars with a larger battery and more range are coming onto the market. This makes it possible to travel more distances by car, but it also increases the need for a fast-charging infrastructure,” said the firm, claiming: “Thanks to these stations, charging becomes more comparable to refuelling.”