Siemens and OMV are introducing high-performance charging stations for trucks and cars along the Brenner route
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Siemens eMobility and OMV have launched operations of the world’s first Sicharge-Flex charging system at the OMV station in Kufstein, Austria. OMV is the pilot customer and first user of this system, which was introduced by Siemens in October 2025. Six direct-current charging points (DC) for electric trucks and cars are available at launch.
Sicharge Flex is designed as a decentralized charging system for use in depots and on the road, offering power outputs ranging from 480 kW to 1.68 MW. In Kufstein, there are initially four charging points for passenger cars and two for trucks, each with a charging capacity of up to 400 kW. An additional four truck charging points with capacities from 600 kW to 1,200 kW via the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) are planned to be added in the next phase.
The location is situated on the Brenner route between Germany and Italy and was chosen due to its strategic importance, according to the officials. The station is tailored to meet the needs of truck drivers and offers not only charging infrastructure but also showers, restaurants, and washing machines. An electric truck with a 620-kWh battery can reportedly be charged from 20% to 80% in about 45 minutes there.
The available charging capacity can be distributed to connected vehicles as needed through a fully dynamic power allocation system. OMV has ordered additional Sichere Flex systems for locations in Austria, with delivery and installation scheduled for the coming months. The charging hardware is complemented by Siemens’ cloud-based Sifinity Control solution for monitoring and managing operations.
"With the new high-performance charging service in Kufstein, we are taking another important step in expanding our charging infrastructure," says Peter Vysny from OMV. "Especially for electric heavy transport, there is a need for powerful and reliably available charging options along key transit routes. Kufstein is an ideal location for this due to its position on the Brenner axis. Together with Siemens, we are creating a solution that meets the needs of our customers and also demonstrates how future mobility can look in our locations."
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