Fastned used the same charging rates for a long time, but increased them last November for the first time in five years. Fastned increased charging rates again as of Monday.
This concerns the standard rates in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. In France, the rate remains unchanged. The rate for the United Kingdom will be adjusted on September 1.
The standard rate is now €0.68 per kWh. People with a Gold Membership lose €0.45 per kWh, on top of a fixed monthly amount of €11.99.
Fastned aims to double its network to at least 400 stations by the end of 2024. The company needs additional financing of €50 to €75 million here. Fastned expects to build an average of 100 stations per year from 2024 and continue to grow thereafter. By 2030, the company expects to have achieved its ambition of a network of 1,000 fast charging stations in prime locations, such as along major traffic arteries in Europe.
In addition to opening new stations, Fastned is expanding the network by placing more chargers on existing stations. The average number of chargers per station will increase from four in 2021, to six in 2025 and more than eight in 2030.
New markets
Fastned sees potential to expand its motorway network in its main existing markets and gradually expand into new markets in Europe. The company focuses first on countries adjacent to its existing network, concentrating on countries with large highway networks and countries where many new electric cars are sold. Further growth Fastned sees more opportunities for growth in addition to its core activities. For example, the first Fastned shop will open later this year at the station in Brecht, between Antwerp and Rotterdam. Customers can buy a coffee and sandwich there while they load. This is an important step towards full-service charging stations, according to the company. Another growth opportunity is to serve the growing electric truck market. Fastned is working on plans to better serve large vehicles, for example by realizing larger turning circles at its stations.
