The TOOLBox the National Charging Infrastructure Control Center

You will find everything you need to know for setting up a charging infrastructure in our TOOLBox: compact, free, community-oriented

The TOOLBox of the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure bundles the four central digital tools for the needs-based expansion of the charging infrastructure on site.

With the LadeLernTOOL, StandortTOOL, MasterplanTOOL and FlächenTOOL, local authorities and other stakeholders receive practical, data-based support - from knowledge transfer and inventory and needs analysis to planning and implementation.

All tools are provided and continuously developed by the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure under the umbrella of NOW GmbH.

The TOOLs at a glance

MasterplanTOOL

Your entry into the charging infrastructure expansion: step by step to the master plan


The MasterplanTOOL supports local authorities, municipal associations and districts in Structured entry into charging infrastructure planning.

It bundles Data on inventory and demand as well as curated measures the National charging infrastructure control center - comprehensible and locally customizable.

The tool is particularly aimed at municipalities with little experience and guides you step by step through all phases of the development process. It helps to set realistic goals and derive concrete measures.

Measures can be selected, adapted and combined into an individual master plan. This saves time and creates a resilient Basis for decision-making.

At the same time, the tool supports cooperation between relevant stakeholders and enables the joint development of a local master plan as a Basis for voting, resolutions and implementation.

To the MasterplanTOOL

LoadingLearningTOOL

Your learning platform for practical knowledge on setting up charging infrastructure


The LadeLernTOOL is a free e-learning platform with practical knowledge on setting up charging infrastructure. It supports local authorities and other stakeholders in targeted and efficient implementation on the ground.

The platform offers a Growing range of courses - from the basics of electromobility and charging infrastructure to in-depth topics such as municipal applications, private charging infrastructure, commercial vehicle charging, fleet electrification and charging in apartment buildings.

The content is modular and clearly structured. Interactive elements, graphics, videos and practical examples make it easy to use.understandable and directly applicable.

To the LadeLernTOOL

SurfaceTOOL

Efficiently find and offer space for charging infrastructure


The FlächenTOOL is the matching platform of the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure for the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure in Germany. It brings space providers and investors (CPOs) together in a targeted manner - from site search to project initiation.

Public and private sector players put their properties on the market, investors find suitable locations for the installation of charging stations. A wide selection of spaces is already available today and is accelerating concrete implementations.

With the integrated AREA CHECK municipalities and federal states identify suitable locations in a structured and efficient manner

To the surfaceTOOL

LocationTOOL

Understanding and planning Germany's charging infrastructure


The StandortTOOL of the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure is the central planning tool for the expansion of the charging infrastructure in Germany. It supports local authorities and grid operators in making well-founded decisions and driving expansion forward in a targeted manner.

Based on current data and forecasts, the tool enables a voresighted demand planning for car and truck charging infrastructure. Future charging requirements will be spatially analyzed and clearly displayed in interactive maps and dashboards.

Offer specific approaches Tailor-made functions: Municipalities plan their expansion strategically and based on data, network operators use reliable forecasts for their Grid expansion planning.

To the locationTOOL

Germany charges

The demand for charging is increasing because more and more people are driving electrically. The prerequisite for this is a comprehensive, needs-based charging infrastructure. What is the situation in your municipality?

Take a look at the current status of the installation and check how much additional charging infrastructure is needed on site.

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