The future of mobility in Europe is brimming with green ambitions, with a focus on cleaner vehicles such as electric cars and hydrogen trucks. Recently, EU member states together with the European Parliament agreed on new rules to make this sustainable vision a reality. One notable measure coming out of this is the obligation to install charging stations every 60 kilometres along major European roads. An ambitious move, but there is still much work to be done, as “many countries are lagging behind”.

The EU Deal: A charging station every 60 Kilometres

The new rules focus in particular on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which consists of roads between major cities, hubs, ports and airports. In this network, which accounts for almost 47,000 kilometres of roads, charging stations must spring up every 60 kilometres. This means that 783 charging stations should eventually appear on the core network alone.
Remote areas are excluded from this. But what does this mean for you as a consumer? More charging stations means more convenience and accessibility, significantly lowering the barrier to choosing an electric car.

The big challenge: How many charging points do we need?

While this measure is promising, question marks remain. Currently, there is a lack of data on the number of charging stations along major roads and their capacity. The European Commission promises new analyses to map this out. Anna Wartberger, spokesperson for the European Commission, acknowledges that many new charging stations need to appear, but the exact number remains unknown for now.

How is Ecotap contributing to this Revolution?

Now that you are aware of the European ambitions, you may be wondering how you as an individual can contribute to this sustainable transition. This is where Ecotap comes in. A pioneer in charging infrastructure, Ecotap offers innovative solutions to make electric charging simple and accessible.
With a focus on sustainability and user-friendliness, Ecotap is a partner in green mobility. Do you want to do your bit for the green revolution? Then discover Ecotap’s charging possibilities now and make electric driving even more attractive and accessible for everyone.
The future of mobility is green, and by choosing sustainability and supporting companies like Ecotap, you contribute to a cleaner and more environmentally friendly Europe. Let’s strive together for a future where electric charging is as natural as a petrol station on every corner.

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