FEDRO promotes electric mobility in Switzerland
The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) is supporting the further development of electromobility in Switzerland by expanding fast-charging stations along the national roads. Five companies have been awarded the contract for the construction of charging hubs, which should significantly increase the density of the network and accelerate the transition to electromobility.
As part of the electromobility roadmap, FEDRO is accelerating the expansion of fast-charging stations along the motorways. A dense network is already being established at rest areas, but additional areas are now to be made available. On February 12, 2024, a call for projects was launched to provide new locations for fast-charging hubs. Five lots with a total of eleven plots spread across the country were recently awarded to companies.
Efficiency and progress in record time
Seven companies applied for the tendered lots within just three months. After an intensive review of the bids submitted, the five best applications were selected:
Lot 1: Fastned Switzerland AG
Lot 2: Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Europe GmbH
Lot 3: Atlante Italia S.r.l.
Lot 4: Electra Charging Switzerland AG
Lot 5: GOFAST AG
These companies now have three years to plan the hubs, submit building applications and build the infrastructure. They bear full responsibility for the planning, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the stations.
A common goal – Roadmap Electromobility 2025
The Roadmap Electromobility 2025 brings together over 70 players from business, the public sector, associations and science to promote electromobility in Switzerland. Together, they are pursuing these three central goals
– 50% plug-in vehicles in new registrations by 2025
– Expansion of the charging infrastructure to 20,000 charging stations
– Promotion of user-friendly and grid-friendly charging
The platform enables these players to work together, with each contributing to the spread of electromobility through individual measures or in joint “lighthouse” projects.
Future-oriented and sustainable
With the ambitious expansion of fast-charging hubs along the national roads, Switzerland is positioning itself as a pioneer in electromobility. These projects are not only a step forward in the charging infrastructure, but also a significant step towards a more sustainable future.