The inadequate charging infrastructure is the biggest stumbling block on the way to the traffic turnaround. The ambitious Germany network is intended to remedy the situation. However, one important detail in the project could mean that drivers of e-cars have to wait at the charging station with an empty stomach.
How well the charging infrastructure for e-cars is developed varies from region to region in Germany. The megacities of Berlin and Hamburg are in the lead, but also larger, non-city states such as Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the other hand, brings up the rear. But there is room for improvement everywhere – especially on the autobahn. The German network should change that: 200 quick-charging locations are to be built along the autobahn, according to the plan. However, one detail could stand in the way of success.
Germany network on the Autobahn: charging e-cars without gastronomy
According to the Tagesschau report, the quick-charging stations should only be built in the unpopular, non-serviced rest areas. Means for e-car drivers: no coffee, no rolls or other small or large snacks. No gastronomy may be offered at the federal rest areas. When asked, the Federal Ministry of Transport said: “The legal framework conditions are decisive for the type of services – such as the sale of food and drinks.”
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Charging station operators are demanding improvements
The operators of charging stations do not want to accept this and call for improvements to the tender for the Germany network of motorways. “Ideally, you should also be able to find a snack, a coffee and, above all, a clean toilet,” says Linda Boll from the Dutch charging station operator Fastned, describing the wishes of e-car drivers.
The German network is said to cost taxpayers more than 1.9 billion euros in total.