E ON : and CLEVER cooperate on ultra-fast charging e-Mobility

The ambition is to create a unique and coherent pan-European ultra-charging network that is capable of accommodating the charging needs of both existing EVs and the next generations of long-distance EVs. Initially, the ultra-fast charging stations will offer 150 kilowatt (kW) of charging power with a modular upgrade option to 350 kW, following the technological development.

The intention is to connect several major European cities with ultra-fast charging services. The network is expected to become an important stepping stone for future European EV drivers who choose a greener means of transportation. The ultra-fast charging stations will initially enable charging of a full 400 kilometers range battery in only 20-30 minutes, and charging time will be further reduced as charging capacity is increased and vehicle technology also develops. The partners also plan to offer other related services to EV drivers.

Building new infrastructure is a large undertaking that requires large investments and access to the right locations. The two partners are therefore in dialogue with a number of e-Mobility players and other interested parties, inviting them to take part in the ambition to roll out Europe's first ultra-fast charging network.

About E.ON and e-mobility

E.ON is one of Europe's largest energy companies leading the transition towards the new energy world, including integrated products and solutions for e-Mobility. In Denmark, E.ON offers and operates 1,200 public charging points and 39 fast chargers, with 300,000 charging transactions in 2016. Based on customer data, E.ON continuously develops new services and pricing models for the markets of the future. E.ON has also started to build charging networks in Britain and Sweden, and also offers municipalities and individual customers a range of e-Mobility products such as charging systems and tailored pricing plans. The partnership with the platform E-Clearing.net offers drivers of electric vehicles a live-view of E.ON charging stations on their in-car navigation systems.

About CLEVER

The electric mobility service operator CLEVER has paved the way for tomorrow's sustainable mobility since 2009 and has connected Northern European cities by deploying a coherent fast charging network in Denmark, Sweden and Northern Germany with an uptime of 99.4 percent. CLEVER is well known for its partnerships with different car manufacturers in developing and offering innovative customer-centric charging solutions, such as 'CLEVER Unlimited'. CLEVER is constantly searching for new opportunities for development and partnerships with the goal of making it easy to drive electric. CLEVER was founded by SEAS-NVE and SE in 2009, and is today owned by major Scandinavian energy companies.

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