Fast charging up to 480 kW: SMATRICS EnBW is using XCharge fast-charging stations for the first time at its new location in Vienna's 23rd district

A first for Austria’s largest fast-charging network: Starting immediately, electric vehicle drivers in Liesing have access to eight high-power charging (HPC) stations with a charging capacity of up to 480 kW. By deploying XCharge’s new, exceptionally powerful ultra-fast chargers, SMATRICS EnBW is already preparing for future generations of vehicles.

SMATRICS EnBW is investing in the future of e-mobility and equipping the new charging station at BILLA Plus, located at Sterngasse 6, 1230 Vienna, with eight ultra-fast charging points from XCharge’s latest generation. The new 480-kW fast-charging technology enables, depending on the vehicle, a charge providing up to 640 kilometers of range in just 20 minutes. In this way, SMATRICS EnBW is already preparing its charging infrastructure for upcoming generations of vehicles capable of handling ever-higher charging power.

“At our new location on Sterngasse in Vienna, we’re celebrating the Austrian premiere of the latest fast-charging stations, capable of up to 480 kW. With these particularly powerful chargers, we’re making targeted investments in new charging technologies to continue meeting the needs of electric vehicle drivers in the future. With XCharge, we have a reliable partner at our side for this,” says Thomas Landsbek, CEO of SMATRICS EnBW.

New Partnership with XCharge

To expand the charging infrastructure in Austria not only in terms of quantity but also quality, SMATRICS EnBW has entered into a partnership with charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge. The manufacturer of fast-charging stations, with headquarters in Hamburg and Austin, Texas, is a key player within the European charging infrastructure ecosystem and already works closely with EnBW, the leading provider of fast-charging infrastructure, in Germany.

“Expanding our collaboration with EnBW to the Austrian market is another important milestone for us. By deploying our C7 fast-charging stations—with charging power of up to 480 kW—in the SMATRICS EnBW network, we are demonstrating how high-performance and reliable charging technology supports the expansion of a future-proof charging infrastructure even across national borders. We are pleased to be making another contribution to the mobility transition in Austria together with our partners,” explains Albina Iljasov, Co-CEO of XCharge.

Fast Charging Even During Power Sharing

The new C7 fast-charging stations impress not only with exceptionally short charging times but also with higher and consistently available charging power. Customers also benefit from this during so-called power sharing—that is, when two vehicles are charging simultaneously at a single station: The higher charging power can help significantly reduce charging time. This is particularly advantageous at retail partner locations, where customers can conveniently charge their electric cars while shopping.

SMATRICS EnBW plans to establish additional fast-charging locations in Austria in the future using XCharge’s new high-performance charging infrastructure.