The developing growth of electric vehicle charging stations in Bergisch Gladbach persists
In the forward-thinking city of Bergisch Gladbach, the expansion of public charging points for electric vehicles is gaining momentum. This positive development is a testament to the city administration's early focus on charging infrastructure management.
The city administration has allocated necessary public transport and parking areas for this purpose, ensuring a seamless integration of the new charging infrastructure into the urban landscape. The number of public charging points is set to double in the coming weeks, currently standing at around 80 operational points.
The commercial expansion of public charging stations for electric vehicles in the region around Bergisch Gladbach, including Cologne and the Rhineland area, is being driven by TankE GmbH, a subsidiary of RheinEnergie. TankE is responsible for planning, building, and operating charging infrastructure for various clients, including municipalities and businesses.
The city administration only allocates areas for public charging infrastructure where unmet needs exist, calculated in 2023 by the EcoLibro office in Troisdorf. In 2025, the demand analysis was updated to reflect current developments and the existing expansion of public charging infrastructure.
The focus of the expansion is on supplying inner-city residential areas with charging infrastructure, where parking options are often scarce. This strategic approach aims to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible for city residents.
Future plans include densifying public fast-charging infrastructure, with the city administration in contact with companies awarded contracts to realise two fast-charging locations in the city area as part of the Germany network.
The city's website provides further information, results of the demand analysis, and an overview of planned and ongoing charging points. private operators such as BELKAW, Wirelane, Hochtief Ladepartner, E-Hub Solutions, and Qwello Germany are also driving this commercial expansion.
Mayor Frank Stein is pleased with the current progress, stating that the city is taking a pioneering role in NRW with the consistent expansion of charging infrastructure. He believes that this initiative will contribute significantly to the city's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.
An up-to-date overview of charging points currently in operation and in concrete implementation is available for the public. The city administration encourages residents and visitors to make use of these facilities as they become available.
The expansion of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in urban areas is a collaborative effort, with the Rheinisch Bergischer Kreis and the city of Leverkusen also involved in this development. This partnership underscores the region's commitment to a sustainable, electric-vehicle-friendly future.
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