Autopistas and Fastned, which continues its roadmap in Spain, join forces to deploy fast charging stations in the province of Barcelona
● Fastned and Autopistas, a subsidiary of the Abertis Group, have reached an agreement to build two fast charging stations in Autopista’s concessions in the Garraf North and Garraf South service areas, in the province of Barcelona.
● The project includes 16 chargers of up to 400 kW of power, capable of charging up to 300 km in approximately 15 minutes.
● Spain is the ninth country where Fastned is present, adding towards the company's goal of building 1,000 stations across Europe.
Autopistas and Fastned have joined forces for the deployment of different fast charging stations in the province of Barcelona. Fastned, the European fast charging company, continues its roadmap in Spain after signing an agreement with Autopistas, a subsidiary of the Abertis Group in Spain, for the construction and operation of fast charging stations in its concessions.
The first stations will be located on the C-32, in the Garraf North and Garraf South service areas, in the municipalities of Vilanova i la Geltrú and Cubelles in the province of Barcelona, high-capacity roads managed by the company Autopistas.
The project plans to set up 16 fast chargers between the two stations with a power of up to 400 kW, capable of charging up to 300 km in 15 minutes depending on the vehicle. These stations will feature the company's iconic yellow canopies equipped with solar panels and will allow drivers to enjoy one of the best charging experiences with 100% renewable energy.
With more than 12 years of experience in the sector, Fastned is a company specialised in the development and operation of fast charging infrastructures in nine strategic markets on the European continent: The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy and Spain. Fastned has more than 1,700 fast chargers in more than 300 stations spread across its European network.
Spain is a strategic market for Fastned, both in terms of motorway kilometres and car density per capita. For Inma Cima, Fastned Country Manager in Spain, "our goal is to build stations that offer drivers reliable fast charging services, transforming the electric vehicle driving experience. We are therefore very pleased with the agreement we have signed with Abertis, which in addition to this project in El Garraf encompasses a wider collaboration with more future projects".
She adds: "We are proud to continue to expand in the Spanish market with Autopistas, an Abertis group company, reinforcing the existing relationships we have in France with Sanef and in Italy with A-4 Holding, which are also part of the Abertis group. We are confident that our award-winning charging concept in Europe, which offers electric vehicle drivers an excellent charging experience, will encourage Spanish drivers to switch to electric driving, which is key to advancing the decarbonisation of transport".
"We are very pleased to expand our portfolio of operators with the entry of Fastned, a company with more than 12 years of experience in the sector," explains Daniel Vilanova, managing director of Autopistas. "We at Autopistas believe that it is a great new ally for our project to deploy electric charging stations, as it is a globally recognised brand that offers a great charging experience to users, as well as guaranteeing a more efficient traffic flow and the best use of the chargers," he assures.
Supporting decarbonisation
In Spain, most chargers are located in the centre of large cities. To support the transition to e-mobility and get more drivers to switch to electric vehicles, a strong network of fast charging infrastructure is needed on the outskirts of cities and along motorways. In this respect, there is a lack of infrastructure that impedes the use of 100% electric vehicles, a key lever to decarbonise mobility and thus achieve the EU's 2030 targets of a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990.
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About Fastned
Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we’ve been at the forefront of European charging infrastructure development, building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast charging stations.
Our yellow, nature-inspired stations create a welcoming environment for drivers during the 15 minutes it takes to charge up to 300 km of range. By offering Europe’s most reliable, convenient and joyful charging experience, we aim to inspire millions to drive on solar and wind energy so that together we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST).
About Autopistas, part of Abertis Group in Spain
Autopistas, a subsidiary of Abertis in Spain, is one of the main operators of high-capacity roads in the country. With a strong service vocation, it is committed to transforming mobility mainly through innovation, digitalisation and sustainability, with a focus on people and society.
Abertis' sustainability strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement of 2016. The group has defined three strategic axes on which its sustainability plan is based: decarbonisation, road safety and corporate culture. Its goal is to reduce CO₂ tonnes by 25% for each of them and by 50% in the coming years.
In this context, Autopistas has been committed for years to the sustainable use and responsibility of resources and to caring for the natural environment that surrounds the lives it manages. It is also planning more and more actions to comply with environmental regulations, reduce pollution and the impacts caused by the activity and use of the infrastructure.