Vattenfall InCharge reports record utilization at charging stations

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Vattenfall InCharge’s public charging infrastructure is being used more frequently in Germany, reaching record utilization levels over the course of the year. Since the beginning of the year, the amount of energy charged has increased by around 65 percent, reaching the highest level yet in Germany’s InCharge network.

According to the energy company, the development is most evident in fast charging. By the end of August, over 10 GWh of electricity had been charged through fast charging stations, which corresponds to a driving distance of around 55 million kilometers. Thus, the total value for 2025 has already been exceeded by 47 percent after just eight months.

Meanwhile, Vattenfall points to the trend in fuel prices. The costs of gasoline and diesel depend on developments in global commodity markets. Rising oil prices directly affect consumers’ mobility costs. According to Hagmann, electromobility can help make transportation more affordable and less dependent on fluctuations in international oil prices.

Vattenfall believes it is crucial to permanently reduce dependence on fossil fuels and their price fluctuations, rather than relying on fuel discounts. While a fuel discount may provide short-term support to consumers, it creates perverse incentives according to Hagmann, as market prices are meant to reflect shortages and guide consumption decisions accordingly. “In the long term, we achieve greater price stability especially by increasing the electrification of our mobility,” says the Vattenfall manager.

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