ChargeUp Europe

Our Q3 Board meeting in Lisbon had everything. Brazilian art and dinner with a Minister. A Tuk Tuk ride and irresistible Portuguese hospitality. The past and the future, with a former coal plant visit and a smart charging demo. Sun and fun, but of course deeper discussions, from how the EV charging infrastructure sector continues to invest in expanding networks to why EVs are the best technology. We’ll continue to be the “can” voice, coordinating outreach with our members, and push for measures that lead to higher volumes of EVs. Deepest, warmest thanks to EDP Portugal for a high-quality programme and exceptional hosting – that’s one for the books! Vera Pinto Pereira Gonçalo Castelo Branco Mathieu Bonnet Alexander Junge André ten Bloemendal Remco Samuels Michiel Langezaal Peter Badik Sofia Diakhate Florian Glattes Allego bp pulse ChargePoint EVBox Fastned GreenWay Infrastructure Plugsurfing Shell Recharge Solutions Lucie Mattera Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė Rui Barata Arne Richters Aaron Fishbone Maxwell Philp Erno Scheers Antoine Picron Matt M. Ersin Alessandro Lazzarini

🎉 Our membership keeps growing! We are thrilled to announce that ENGIE Vianeo has joined ChargeUp Europe as our newest member! 🎉 ENGIE Vianeo, a brand under the ENGIE group, is dedicated to advancing #eMobility in Europe. Their innovative network of fast and ultra-fast #EVcharging stations, powered by 100% green electricity, aims to accelerate their contribution to the #decarbonization of mobility. A warm welcome to ENGIE Vianeo: we look forward to collaborating and accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility together! 🚗⚡ Read the full announcement below 👇

Transport & Environment (T&E)'s www.industryfor35.org is a powerful reminder that the #EU2035 target "provides the much needed investment certainty on the future of the #automotive industry in Europe.” ⚡ Let's hear from some of our members' CEOs who, like ChargeUp Europe, support this initiative: 🗣️ "We are committing over a billion euros to develop an extensive fast-charging network. As a key player in infrastructure investment, we require industry stability, underscored by clear guidelines and well-defined milestones. The path to 2035, including specific CO2 milestones, was established in 2014 and 2019. We rely on this stability to make informed and effective investments and ask the legislator to not change the rules during the game." Aurelien de Meaux, Electra “The 2035 deadline for phasing out tailpipe emissions, supported by the charging infrastructure targets in AFIR and EPBD, were carefully worked out over the last few years and provide clear direction for all of us to do our part in our sphere to deliver them. The electric vehicle technology is proven and tested. As long as we offer makes and models of EVs at different price points to serve more, varied customers – and the charging to support those drivers – we will meet our agreed upon goals.” Peter Badik, GreenWay Infrastructure "Above all else, Europe's businesses and consumers need certainty. Wavering on established policies waters down not only Europe's climate goals, but also Europe's political weight. We need to keep our commitments.” Thomas Rowlands, Plugsurfing “Keeping the EU's 2035 ambition for transport electrification is an imperative. The targets are a catalyst for innovation and economic growth across the EV value chain, including in the EV charging infrastructure sector where Europe's industry leadership is demonstrated globally.” ⚡ Orlin RadEV ⚡, AMPECO Let's keep a laser-sharp focus on delivery. 🎯

“The transition will not happen at a pace at which it needs to happen if all actors do not commit” This is what our Policy Director, Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė, emphasized yesterday at the Conference on the EU Automotive Ecosystem, hosted by the #HU24EU alongside European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). During the panel on "Accelerating E-Mobility in the EU: Key Priorities and Challenges," Gabriele dove into ChargeUp Europe's vision for scaling recharging infrastructure across the EU, highlighting the importance of legal certainty for the competitiveness of the EU’s industry, sparking a dynamic discussion on the future of transport. ⚡ We thank the Hungarian Presidency for organizing this high-level event. We were pleased to strengthen our relationships with key industry players and EU decision-makers.

Meet Your Commissioner: #Spain’s Teresa Ribera from #Madrid💡 Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of European Commissioners has now been announced. But who are they? And more importantly, how is the #EVcharging industry progressing in their hometown or constituency? Teresa Ribera has been Director of the Spanish Office of Climate Change and Minister for Economic Transition for the Spanish Government, and her climate background will be useful in her new role as Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just and Competitive #Transition. Fun facts about her hometown, Madrid, and #Spain as a whole: ⚡️With 529 new installations, the number of charging points in Madrid has risen by 25% in 2024 so far ⚡️124,000 new EVs were registered in Spain in 2023 ⚡️There are already 359,000 alternative fuelled cars and vans on Spain’s roads Follow our new monthly series to learn more about #EVcharging with our tour of Europe's incoming Commissioners! Which Commissioner's hometown will see the strongest growth in deployment of EV charging infrastructure this year? Place your bet in the comments ⬇️ Core data provided by Eco-Movement 🌱

Busy schedule ahead! ChargeUp Europe is jumping into the autumn events cycle and speaking at 3 industry and institutional events next week! 🤩 Our Secretary General Lucie Mattera will be a speaker at the Kongres Nowej Mobilności | New Mobility Congress, organized by PSNM – We drive new mobility! Lucie will have the chance to share more details about the exciting new campaign we’re launching together with AVERE - The European Association for Electromobility. 📅 September 24, 13:55 📍 Łódź, #Poland 🎤 Panel: "New Mobility with the New Mandate – Policy Guidelines for the European Union” Then, our Policy Director Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė will join a panel at the Conference on the EU Automotive Ecosystem, hosted by the Permanent Representation of #Hungary for the #EU in cooperation with European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) as part of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 📅 September 25, 15:15 📍 Brussels, Belgium 🎤 Roundtable: "Accelerating E-Mobility in the EU: Key Priorities and Challenges" Last but certainly not least, the next day Gabriele will speak at the CECRA Conference 2024! 📅 September 26, 10:00 📍 Brussels, Belgium 🎤 Session 1 - Green Deal: Gabriele will discuss charging infrastructure in Europe, presenting ChargeUp Europe’s perspective on the development of recharging and refueling infrastructure. Stay tuned to see more from these events!

As the #EVcharging industry grows, EV drivers need to be able to drive confidently - and a lot of that comes from being able to charge reliably. Uptime is a key metric for providers to track how reliable their charging points are. Measuring uptime - the percentage of time a charging station is operational - is therefore crucial, but inconsistently reported. Our latest paper lays out what policymakers need to know about uptime and how the industry is being proactive. What are the benefits from building a common methodology for measuring uptime? 🥇 Incentivizing CPOs to provide a better service: A methodology based on no exemptions recognizes that the CPO, while not necessarily responsible for all causes of downtime, is responsible for fixing the problem. 🌍 Consistency across the industry: A shared methodology ensures that all CPOs are compared from the same baseline, without the distortions caused by different definitions or exemption policies. 🪟 Transparency & simplicity: By using existing error codes and standardized protocols, a common methodology minimizes human error and provides a cleaner, more accurate measurement of uptime without inflating percentages. A common methodology would foster a level playing field while driving CPOs to achieve the best possible uptime, ultimately improving the EV charging experience for all drivers. Read the full paper ⬇️

The first mission of ChargeUp Europe in #Strasbourg has officially kicked off! Our Policy Director, Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė, has set foot in the #EuropeanParliament with a busy schedule of MEP meetings, and a mission: make the voice of the EV charging industry heard! We know there is a lot of work coming ahead, especially regarding implementation and competitiveness, but we are excited about what lies ahead and are ready to collaborate with anyone who shares our goals, drive and mindset!

Recent reports indicate that some car manufacturers are pressing the European Union to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers by two years. ChargeUp Europe believes that policy predictability is key. Many OEMs seem to agree. Our statement below. Ursula von der Leyen | Kurt Vandenberghe | Maroš Šefčovič

🚨 The European Commission's State of the Energy Union 2024 is out🚨 It highlights some critical points that will define the EU's path to achieving its 2030 climate and energy targets, many of which will have direct impacts on the #EVcharging industry: 🔌 €584 billion investment by #2030: The EU needs €584 billion in total investments, with €375-425 billion dedicated to distribution grids - great news for EV charging, where poor grid connections are the number 1 bottleneck in effective rollout! 🚗 Transport #decarbonization is on track for 2030 targets: Progress is strong, but the pace must accelerate. The EU needs to maintain ambition on electrification while tackling grid connection challenges. 🗝️ Implementation is key: Effective implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) will be crucial. Member States should focus on delivering the goals of the Electricity Market Design (EMD) to ensure a stable, affordable, and clean energy market. ⚡ Renewable energy & EV charging: Renewable energy growth and EV charging go hand in hand. Grid expansion and modernization are essential for integrating renewables and electrifying transport. ⚙️ Flexibility: Enhancing flexibility in power systems and electricity markets is key to integrating renewable energy sources. At this stage, an effective national-level implementation is now critical. Now let’s see what’s in store from next week’s State of the Union address!