First fast-charging stations with 480 kilowatts open in Austria
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The first charging stations with a power of 480 kilowatts have started operating in Austria. The systems come from the companies XCharge and Smatrics, which work in the field of electric mobility. The news was published by the specialist portal VISION mobility.
A charging power of 480 kilowatts is much higher than that of most fast chargers currently on the roads in Europe. Such stations are meant to allow electric cars, especially models with large batteries, to be recharged in a shorter time. High charging power is especially important for drivers who travel long distances.
For readers in Germany, the news is mainly interesting in connection with the expansion of charging infrastructure. The network of fast-charging points is also being continuously expanded in Germany, especially along motorways and in large urban areas. Whether and when comparable stations will be built there too is not known from the information available.
The new charging stations in Austria show that the technology for very fast charging is continuing to advance. Further details about locations, costs and operating time were not available at the time of the report.
Sources: VISION mobility
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