Hamburg tests space-saving charging stones for electric cars in Wandsbek!

Hamburg tests space-saving charging stones for electric cars in Wandsbek!

In Hamburg there are exciting news for e-car drivers! So-called charging brackets will soon be tested in the Wandsbek and Altona districts. These innovative systems offer a welcome alternative to conventional charging stations that often take up a lot of space and reduce parking space. The idea comes from the Wandsbek traffic light coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP, which wants to get the test operation rolling. In the long term, the charging bricks could contribute to the intelligent integration of charging infrastructure, as Birgit Wolff from the FDP and Justin Orbán emphasize from the Greens. [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/hamburg-will-e-eeulen-an-der-der-teste-testen ,emobilitaet-102.html) reports that the operation is simple: just park next to the curb, scan your EC card and load your vehicle on.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the operation of the loading bricks has been running successfully for over a year. Now Hamburg wants to follow suit. Those responsible in Wandsbek are currently in the middle of the search for suitable locations for the tests. The Altona district even planned a pilot project with four charging bricks in two places. For this project there is already the fundamental okay from the economic authority, even if they warn of possibly higher costs compared to classic charging stations.

construction site e-mobility

Germany is in an exciting phase when it comes to electromobility. The Federal Ministry of Economics emphasizes that the construction of 15 million electric cars and one million publicly accessible charging points will be sought by 2030. In order to achieve this goal, the LIDEINEFRASTRATRUCTI II master plan was launched, which includes measures for a nationwide and user -friendly charging infrastructure. In addition, the federal authorities are committed to further expanding the fast charging infrastructure via the Germany network, which is intended to include over 9,000 quick load points. [Federal Ministry of Economics] (https://www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/de/De/artikel/ industrie/ framework conditions-und-anreiz-fuer-kelektro-fahrzeugen.html)

A problem that appears again and again when discussing e-charging stations is the space required. In various municipalities there has already been increasingly criticism of the bulky charging stations, which often affect parking areas. Against this background, the loading bricks are a promising approach. Cologne has already successfully tested it as a test balloon, which gives Hamburgers hope that the introduction could also be well received in this country.

Hamburg on the way to e-mobility

With the introduction of loading bricks, Hamburg also wants to further consolidate its position as a pioneer in electromobility. The numbers are currently showing: Last year the number of charging stations in Germany rose by 21 percent, and the Hanseatic city is above average. The pressure caused by the high number of electrical cars is ensured that the Hamburg coalition works under high pressure on solutions. Incidentally, in 2024, half as many electric cars were approved as in the two previous years - a fact that clearly signals that the city has to create even more incentives.

Hamburg continues to upgrade and not only plans to do charging bricks, but also a reserved lane in Rodigallee for buses, electric cars and carpools. This reveals the path to a more sustainable future that benefits both the environment and the needs of drivers. It remains exciting to see what success the tests will bring in the coming months.