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The Germany Network for electric cars is launched: BMDV awards contract for 8,000 additional fast-charging points nationwide


The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is supporting companies in building fast-charging infrastructure for cars and trucks through a new funding programme. Commercially used fast-charging points with a charging capacity of at least 50 kW will be funded as well as the required grid connection.

27. September 2023


BMDV funds the development of fast-charging infrastructure for company cars and trucks


The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is supporting companies in building fast-charging infrastructure for cars and trucks through a new funding programme. Commercially used fast-charging points with a charging capacity of at least 50 kW will be funded as well as the required grid connection.

20. September 2023


BMDV funds package combining charging station, PV system and storage


Announced by Federal Minister Dr. Volker Wissing, the funding programme for self-generation and use of solar power on residential buildings for electric vehicles begins on 26 September 2023. Owners of owner-occupied residential buildings can apply for a KfW subsidy of up to 10,200 euros for a charging station, photovoltaic system and battery storage, as long as there is an existent electric car or there is a binding order for one.

20. September 2023


Wanted: Private individuals with successful wallbox subsidies


For the “Easy Charging in Germany” (“Einfach laden in Deutschland”) multimedia project, the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure is visiting charging locations that have been set up with the help of funding subsidies. For the next part, we are looking for people with a subsidised wallbox.

18. September 2023


Participation in the DIN standardisation process “Barrier-free charging infrastructure for electric vehicles”


The “Easy charging without obstacles: Requirements for barrier-free charging infrastructure” (“Einfach laden ohne Hindernisse: Anforderungen an barrierefreie Ladeinfrastruktur“) guideline, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV – Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) and prepared in cooperation with the Verein Sozialhelden e.V. (association of social heroes), was published by the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure at the end of March.

13. September 2023


LadeLernTOOL: We are seeking municipal examples of implementation


The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure is currently in the process of developing the new “Course 4” of its LadeLernTOOL e-learning platform learning about charging. We are still actively looking for suitable implementation examples from municipalities.

28. August 2023


EU Commission gives green light for Deutschlandnetz tender on motorways


The European Commission has approved a €350 million German funding scheme under EU state aid rules to support the expansion of fast charging infrastructure along Germany’s motorways. The scheme provides for the installation of 952 HPC charging points at around 200 motorway locations.

11. August 2023


New funding programmes, tools and products presented at the BMDV’s charging infrastructure conference


The “Charging Infrastructure Conference 2023” (“Ladeinfrastruktur-Konferenz 2023”) of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV – Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr), which is taking place today in Berlin, is entirely devoted to the Federal Government’s Charging Infrastructure Master Plan II. The host, Dr. Volker Wissing, Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, is welcoming more than 600 guests on site as well as additional participants who can tune in to the fully booked event via a live stream.

30. June 2023


“Easy e-truck charging: A User Journey” and new webpage on charging infrastructure for heavy-duty battery-electric commercial vehicles published


The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure has today published the new guide entitled “Easy e-truck Charging. A User Journey at Public Charging Stations Now and in 2030“ (“Einfach E-Lkw laden. Ein User Journey an öffentlichen Ladestationen jetzt und 2030”). The publication focuses on the public charging of battery electric trucks.

30. June 2023


New course on the LadeLernTOOL e-learning platform to strengthen municipalities in their efforts for setting up charging infrastructure


The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure has today launched the third course of its LadeLernTOOL e-learning platform. The platform is particularly aimed in at employees working in municipalities, to support them in setting up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at the local level.

30. June 2023