Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 17:24 .

Comprehensive Analysis of FASTNED and the EV Charging Market

FASTNED Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 2012, specializes in fast charging for electric vehicles, operating independently with over 400 dedicated fast charging sites across 10 European markets. The company prioritizes driver satisfaction, evident in its unique charging stations characterized by yellow roofs, particularly on highways in the Netherlands and Belgium. The charging market is competitive, with Germany hosting over 12,000 Charging Point Operators (CPOs); however, prime locations are often dominated by a few entities, which has led to legal challenges and calls for a proper tendering process to enhance competition. Building customer trust is vital, requiring well-located, inviting charging sites and transparent pricing; current average charging times remain around 20 minutes, with a goal of reducing this to 10-15 minutes. The infrastructure also faces varying regulations across regions, complicating scaling and necessitating customized solutions for each site. Investment in EV infrastructure is crucial, focusing on safety and user experience, while reducing electricity prices and increasing transparency are identified as key challenges and opportunities for the future.

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Speaker

Linda Boll
Country Director
FASTNED Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Germany

Talk of session: Scaling E-Mobility: Markets, Software and the Race for the EV Driver

This session examines the evolution of e-mobility in Europe as it transitions from initial infrastructure development to a more mature stage characterized by user focus and software integration. Starting with a global view on charging infrastructure deployment, driver perception and the structural challenges shaping the adoption of e-mobility in light-duty vehicles, the discussion will then shift to how software, data and automation are transforming charging operations, reliability and scalability across different markets. Fresh market intelligence will illustrate the competitive landscape of in-home charging and highlight the suppliers becoming frontrunners. The session will also examine how charging infrastructure is shaping the choice of destinations, with design, service quality and regulation increasingly influencing driver confidence and demand. Together, these perspectives highlight the shifts in markets, technology and behavior that will determine how e-mobility can scale sustainably.

Further Talks of this session:

Global Trends in Charging and Driver Perception

Speaker

Robert Fisher
Principal - EV
SBD Automotive Germany GmbH
Germany

To Talk

New Leaders Revealed - Home Chargepoint Market Shares

Speaker

John Murray
Head of EVs
LCP Delta
United Kingdom

To Talk

Software Driven Transformation in EV Charging

Speaker

Balazs Zeitler
Global Head of eMobility Software
Siemens AG
Germany

To Talk

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