Fast charging facilities for electric vehicles have been expanded in Madrid's Government Offices, with the addition of 40 new chargers.
Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expands in Madrid
Madrid has taken a significant step forward in its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the installation of a new fast-charging facility at the Nuevos Ministerios metro station parking. This addition, a collaboration with Porsche Iberia, forms part of Spain's largest EV charging hub and supports 100% renewable energy for EV drivers.
The new charging station houses 40 spaces offering powers of 175 kW and 350 kW, a significant upgrade from the two 50 kW chargers installed in 2020. This high-power charging infrastructure is crucial for enabling longer-distance travel and urban EV mobility, and Madrid's growth in this area is remarkable.
The total power installed in this new charger is 3,200 kW, with two 1,600 kW transformers distributing this energy to the chargers. This installation not only improves the EV charging infrastructure in Madrid but is also a sustainable one, as the energy powering these chargers comes from 100% accredited renewable sources.
The Nuevos Ministerios parking now hosts a large fast-charging facility, reflecting Madrid's strategic role and rapid development in expanding high-power EV charging infrastructure. This infrastructure supports growing EV adoption and aligns with ambitious sustainability goals in the city.
However, more high-power chargers like those in the Nuevos Ministerios metro station parking are needed to improve the use of electric mobility more frequently in Spain. Highways in Spain also require fast-charging infrastructure to encourage the use of electric vehicles and allow for quick charging without extended wait times.
In related news, Pod Point, a UK leader in EV charging solutions, has partnered with SeisSolar to launch the Solo 3S, a domestic solar charger in Spain. This development further emphasises the growing commitment to EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy sources in Spain.
Vehicles that can support 175 kW or 350 kW can reach 80% battery charge in less than 20 minutes at this station, making it an attractive option for EV drivers. The Porsche Taycan, for example, can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes at the high-power chargers of this infrastructure.
With these developments, Madrid continues to establish itself as a leader in EV charging infrastructure in Spain, contributing significantly to the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation.
Technology plays a crucial role in the advancement of Madrid's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with the new fast-charging facility at the Nuevos Ministerios metro station parking employing cutting-edge 175 kW and 350 kW chargers.
This high-power EV charging infrastructure, backed by 100% renewable energy sources, is part of Spain's largest EV charging hub and is a testament to the city's commitment to sustainable technology and transportation.
