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What is the Fastned network?
Fastned has been developing fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across Europe since 2012. Fastned's mission is to accelerate the transition to cleaner mobility. Based in Amsterdam, the company has built and operates 133 fast charging stations. These stations are located in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Belgium and Switzerland. The company hopes to launch in France soon.
Fastned is regarded by electric vehicle owners for its capacity to innovate. With functions such as Self-loading or the reliability of its installations, it's a very popular brand.
Record growth in 2020
Fastned continued to grow in 2020 despite the global pandemic, impacting travel and demand for recharging. Revenues from recharging increased by 37 % to €6.3 million. Total revenues, including revenues from the construction of stations under service concessions, amounted to €6.9 million.
According to the brand's press release, Fastned has invested heavily in upgradable fast-charging stations. But it has also invested in a network of new locations. These investments will enable the company to provide charging capacity for existing electric vehicles. But above all, to continue to meet the exponentially growing demand over the coming decades.
Heading for France
Fastned has expanded its fast-charging network by opening 17 new stations, including the first stations in Belgium and Switzerland - bringing the network to a total of 131 stations by the end of 2020. The network's capacity has been further increased by installing new, faster chargers in existing stations. In 2020, to cope with the growing number of electric vehicles on the road, Fastned has invested heavily in improving its existing network. The total number of chargers rose to 456 by the end of 2020 (2019: 297), bringing the average number of chargers per station to 3.5 (2019: 2.6).
Fastned also secured 28 new locations, bringing the total to 287 acquired locations (including existing stations). In 2020, Fastned established itself in a 6th country, acquiring the rights to develop and expand its network. build 9 fast-charging stations on motorways in France. This was the first call for tenders for fast-charging stations on French motorways, and many more are expected in 2021.
The Government provides assistance for the installation of charging points on motorways
It's almost perfect timing for Fastned. As part of the France Recovery Plan, a €100 million package has been earmarked to speed up the development of fast electric recharging infrastructure on the road network. The aim is to equip all service areas by 2023.
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