Metro Wiener Neustadt: Six new quick loaders for electric cars open!

Metro Wiener Neustadt: Six new quick loaders for electric cars open!

METRO Austria is driving the development of the fast charging infrastructure with a new initiative. As part of a comprehensive commitment to energy efficiency and the expansion of electromobility, six High Power Charger (HPC) were put into operation at the Wiener Neustadt location. These quick charging stations are accessible to both customers and employees and enable electricity to load electricity for a range of 100 kilometers in just ten minutes. Payment on the charging stations is possible, including with the SMATRICS charging card, roaming partner cards and common platforms such as Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay and Apple Pay. All loading points are 100 percent operated by green electricity, which underlines the sustainability of the project. Thierry Guillon-Verne, CEO of Metro Austria, emphasizes the commitment of the company for electromobility and also announces that additional high-performance loading points in Vösendorf, Simmering, Salzburg, Langensdorf, Klagenfurt and Linz are to be installed in the coming months.

This partnership with Smatrics and Amic Energy aims to accelerate the expansion of the charging infrastructure in Austria.

expanded infrastructure and sustainability goals

The progressive implementation of the charging points is considered a crucial step within the framework of the climate and energy strategy. The traffic sector still represents a significant proportion of CO2 emissions in Austria. In order to achieve the climate goals, extensive measures are necessary, including the expansion of a comprehensive charging infrastructure. Electromobility plays a central role here; The expansion of the charging infrastructure is therefore of great importance.

Hansel/Wiener Neustadt - the rapid installation of loading points is one of the central challenges that need to be mastered. According to the Austriatech authority, around 330 charging boxes per day are required by 2030 to meet the growing need. Oesterreich's energy supports the project and demands legal adjustments to facilitate the construction of charging infrastructure. The modernization of living rights and simplified approval processes are just a few of the topics mentioned. A harmonized reporting obligation of all loading devices and a standardization of the vehicle settings are also necessary to ensure consistent implementation.

The cooperation between Metro, Smatrics and Amic Energy could not only advance electromobility in the region, but also contribute to a significant reduction in emissions in the transport sector. With the start of the high-performance loading points, an important infrastructure is created that can adapt to the requirements of the future.

Further details about these developments and the expansion of the charging infrastructure for electromobility can be found at Econews , SMATRICS and Austria's energy.