EV Charging Momentum: Europe’s Key CPO Updates for February 2025

February 2025 has been pivotal for Europe’s EV charging landscape, with record investments, regulatory shifts, and strategic partnerships driving progress. From Fastned’s €36.5 million bond raise to Portugal’s evolving EV market regulations and Germany’s expansion of federal charging networks, the momentum for zero-emission transport continues to accelerate.

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Let’s dive into the latest updates from Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and policymakers shaping the future of e-mobility.

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CPO Latest News in Northern Europe

Fastned Raises Record-Breaking €36.5 Million in Bond Issue

Fastned has completed its most successful bond issue to date, raising €36.5 million in its first tranche of 2025. This follows three tranches issued in 2024, which collectively raised over €80 million. With €227 million in outstanding bonds, Fastned is rapidly acquiring high-traffic locations and accelerating station construction, keeping it on track to reach 1,000 stations by 2030.

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Connected Kerb Secures £65 Million to Expand UK Charging Network

UK-based charge point operator Connected Kerb has secured a £65 million equity investment from The National Wealth Fund and Aviva Investors. The funding will accelerate the company’s plan to expand its UK EV charging network from 9,000 to 40,000 sockets in the coming years, significantly improving public charging availability.

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Circle K Opens Its Largest EV Charging Station in Sweden

Circle K has launched its largest EV charging hub worldwide in Järna, Sweden, featuring 26 ultra-fast charging points for both light and heavy vehicles. The 30,000-square-meter station includes solar panels, crosswalks for pedestrian safety, and a drive-through charging setup for enhanced convenience. 

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PowerGo Strengthens Denmark’s EV Network with 152 New Chargers

PowerGo has installed 152 new public charging points across Ikast-Brande, Denmark, including 16 ultra-fast bays along Highway N185, supporting Denmark’s growing EV adoption.

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E.ON Expands Ultra-Rapid Charging Network in Scotland

E.ON Drive is rolling out 42 new ultra-rapid charging bays across six Scottish locations near Dundee, Edinburgh, Stirling, and Dunfermline. These 150 kW chargers will provide 150 miles of range in just 10 minutes, adding to E.ON’s existing Aberdeen hub, which currently features 12 ultra-rapid charging bays.

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Believ and Wallbox Partner to Expand Ultra-Rapid Charging in the UK

Believ has partnered with Wallbox to roll out ultra-rapid chargers across the UK, integrating scalable charging solutions (up to 220kW) to enhance en-route and destination charging.

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Osprey Expands UK Charging Network with Retail and Leisure Hubs

Osprey Charging is rolling out 72 ultra-rapid chargers across six UK retail and leisure locations, with the first site in Stoke-on-Trent live and major hubs near the M25 and M1 under construction.

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CPO Latest News in Central and Western Europe

Charge France Pledges €3 Billion to Deploy 40,000 Ultra-Fast Chargers by 2028

Charge France, an alliance of 13 leading CPOs, has announced a €3 billion investment to quadruple France’s ultra-fast charging network by 2028. With 40,000 new ultra-fast charge points, the initiative aims to make France a European leader in high-power charging. Over the past two years, the country has seen a 115% growth in ultra-fast charging infrastructure, the fastest in Europe. Backed by major players such as Fastned, IONITY, ENGIE Vianeo, and Powerdot, Charge France advocates for strong regulatory support to accelerate fleet electrification and EV adoption across the country.

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Germany Opens Charging Tenders to Double Capacity

Germany has launched multiple tenders to expand its EV charging infrastructure, with Munich leading the effort and planning to double its charging capacity to 55 MW by 2027. Unlike previous tenders, this initiative focuses on total power capacity instead of fixed charger numbers, allowing operators greater flexibility. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2025.

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Shell Expands EV Charging Across German Retail Parks

Shell has partnered with urban real estate firm Redevco to roll out ultra-fast EV charging stations across 55 retail parks in Germany. The first site, Brücken Center Remscheid, is already live, with more locations to follow. Each site will offer four to eight 400 kW chargers, making retail park charging more accessible and supporting Shell’s goal of operating 200,000 public chargers globally by 2030.

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E.ON to Install 7,000 Charging Points at German Federal Properties

E.ON has won a contract to install 7,000 EV charging points across federal government buildings in Germany, including ministries, research institutes, and the Federal Network Agency. The project will feature 100% green energy-powered chargers with intelligent load management, prioritizing government and emergency fleet vehicles.

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Allego Secures €150M Investment to Expand Charging Network

Allego has secured €150M from Meridiam to expand its EV charging network, part of a larger €310M investment plan.

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CPO Latest News in Southern Europe

Catalonia’s €1.4 Billion Plan to Triple EV Adoption and Charging Infrastructure

Catalonia has committed €1.4 billion in public and private funding to triple EV adoption and install 9,000 public chargers by 2030. The plan includes financial incentives for businesses and institutions and aims to electrify 90% of the government’s fleet, reducing CO2 emissions by 470,000 tons.

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Milence Opens First Italian Truck Charging Hub on Major EU Corridor

Milence has opened its first Italian charging hub in Bagnolo San Vito on the A22 Autostrada del Brennero, a key freight corridor linking Italy to Europe. The site features five charging bays with 400 kW CCS chargers, with future upgrades to megawatt charging, cutting truck charging times to 30-45 minutes, and includes driver amenities to support long-haul transport.

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Powerdot Accelerates Expansion in Spain with 60 New Charging Stations

Powerdot is expanding its footprint in Spain, with 60 charging stations nearing completion and 30 awaiting grid connection. Its latest hub in Castilla-La Mancha features 28 charging bays, including 16 ultra-fast chargers, offering enhanced accessibility for long-distance EV travel.

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Atlante Opens Ultra-Fast Charging at Torino Airport

Atlante has launched new fast and ultra-fast EV chargers at Torino Airport, offering 19 electrified stalls (22kW–400kW) to support seamless EV travel in Northern Italy.

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ChargeGuru Launches Charging-as-a-Service Model for Condominiums

ChargeGuru has introduced a new Charging-as-a-Service model in Portugal, fully financing EV charger installations for condominium residents. Users pay only for energy consumption and subscription fees, improving charging accessibility in apartment buildings.

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Portugal’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands with EDP’s Mobi.e Tender Win

EDP has won the Mobi.e public tender to install 190 new public chargers across 45 municipalities. This follows a record-breaking 2024, where EDP processed over one million charging sessions, marking a 40% year-over-year increase.

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Policy & Regulatory Developments

Germany Pushes for EU-Wide EV Incentive Standardization

The European Commission is reviewing Germany’s proposal for a harmonized EV subsidy framework to boost European competitiveness and standardize national incentive programs.

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Portuguese CPOs Use Loophole to Avoid AFIR Compliance

Some Portuguese CPOs are installing 49 kW chargers instead of 50 kW+ units to sidestep mandatory bank card payment requirements under AFIR regulations. The Electric Vehicle Users Association (UVE) has criticized the move, calling for tighter enforcement.

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EU Allocates €422 Million for 4,900 New Charging Points

The EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) has committed €422 million to 39 projects, adding 4,900 new charging points, including 626-megawatt chargers, to strengthen Europe’s zero-emission transport infrastructure.

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Milence Secures €111 Million to Expand Europe’s Truck Charging Network

Milence, a joint venture of Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has secured €111 million from the EU’s AFIF to expand its heavy-duty truck charging network. Under the MILES project, it will deploy 284 Megawatt Charging System (MCS) chargers and 264 CCS chargers across 71 locations in 10 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, strengthening Europe’s freight corridors by 2027.

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E.ON, Eldrive, and ZSE Secure €45 Million to Expand Charging Across 13 Countries

A new EU-backed initiative will fund 1,400 new EV chargers, including 430 ultra-fast truck chargers, along key European transport routes, supporting commercial fleet electrification.

Looking Ahead

With large-scale investments, policy shifts, and rapid network expansion, February 2025 marks another step forward in Europe’s transition to electrified mobility. The next few months will be critical in shaping the EV infrastructure landscape, from Germany's massive tenders to Portugal's regulatory shakeups.

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