Elli provides access to more than one million charging points across Europe
Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli Mobility continues to expand one of Europe’s largest public charging networks – growth of around 55 percent over two years
Elli Mobility GmbH now provides access to more than 1,000,000 public charging points across 28 European countries. As a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, Elli operates one of Europe’s largest interoperable charging networks. Over the past 24 months, the network has expanded by approximately 55 per cent, with particularly strong growth in high-power charging (HPC) infrastructure. With this milestone, Elli reinforces its position as the Volkswagen Group’s central E-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP) and as a key enabler of electric mobility across Europe.
“Through this development, we are positioning ourselves on a par with other leading mobility and charging providers in the European market. One million charging points represent a strategic benchmark within the European e-mobility landscape. What matters most is that this infrastructure
Elli PowerCenter: Volkswagen Group commissions first large-scale battery storage and increases energy trading portfolio
energy, and mobility„For us, energy storage and energy trading represent a new strategic business area with strong growth potential”, says Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen AG.
Following the successful completion of several months of construction, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its business model to include stationary energy infrastructure. In Salzgitter, the Group’s energy subsidiary Elli has connected the Group’s first large-scale battery storage system to the grid. The facility has an output of approximately 20 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours (MWh). With this project, Elli is formally entering the energy storage and energy trading markets. At the same time, performance tests for trading on the European power exchange EPEX SPOT are underway. The project represents a key pillar of the Group’s e-mobility strategy. The ramp-up of electric mobility requires not only vehicles and batteries, but also a stable, flexible and market-ready energy infrastructure. Further
Elli Mobility provides charging services for the Vatican’s electric fleet
adopts Elli Mobility’s charging card and digital fleet management platform to manage its growing electric vehicle fleet Access to more than 1 million public charging points across Europe Central digital platform enables management of charging processes, energy consumption and billing More than 2,500 companies already rely on Elli Mobility’s digital fleet platform
The Vatican has selected Elli, Volkswagen Group’s energy and charging brand, as a mobility service partner for its expanding electric vehicle fleet. Through the Elli charging card and digital fleet management platform, the Vatican will enable its service vehicles to charge across Europe while centrally managing charging processes, costs and energy consumption.
“Fleet electrification is accelerating across Europe, and institutions are looking for reliable partners to manage this transition. The Vatican illustrates that the real work of electrification begins after the vehicles are delivered,” says Giovanni Palazzo, CEO of Elli. “Our
Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer
Planned market launch of the V2G product package for Volkswagen customers in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2026.Integrated solution consisting of electric vehicle, app, electricity tariff, smart meter, bi-directional charger, and installation. Smart meter installation available immediately.High level vertical integration: Group subsidiary Elli provides a holistic energy management offer for customers.Vision: Significantly reduce mobility costs and strengthen the energy transition in Germany.
Volkswagen, together with Elli, the energy and mobility brand of the Volkswagen Group, is preparing the market launch of a fully integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) offer for private customers in Germany. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volkswagen customers can not only just charge their electric vehicles, but also actively integrate them into the energy system and generate additional revenue. Pre-registration for the offer will be available from June 2026, with further European countries to follow
Elli at IAA 2023: Showcasing Elli’s new e-mobility products, and future projects
premium charging network Scaling up Elli’s smart energy platform and battery storage Elli’s "Battery under management" future strategies
As one of Europe’s largest e-mobility service providers, Volkswagen Group’s brand Elli will showcase new charging products and services as well as unveil its future plans at this year's International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Elli will also give a sneak peek at upcoming energy innovations and its transition to providing holistic energy solutions.
At the heart of Elli’s IAA product presentation is the Flexpole. This easy-to-install and flexible fast charging station with an integrated battery storage system can be connected to a low-voltage grid without a special transformer or costly construction work. The Flexpole’s two connectors can deliver fast-charging speeds at up to 150 kW which can deliver up to 160 km range within 10 minutes, depending on the vehicle. “With the new Flexpole and the continued expansion of Elli’s charging network to more than 540
Power2Drive 2025: Elli unveils new "Flexpole Plus" and announces key partnership with UNITI
Elli’s battery-buffered fast charger Flexpole Plus now offers extended payment optionsNew strategic partnership with German energy association UNITI to expand fast charging at gas stations
Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) is presenting a major innovation at this year’s Power2Drive trade fair in Munich: the new Flexpole Plus. The next-generation of Elli’s battery-buffered DC fast charger combines proven flexibility with expanded payment capabilities, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet locations with limited grid capacity. Coinciding with the product launch, Elli is also announcing a strategic partnership with German energy association UNITI to help transform gas station infrastructure across the country.
The all-new Flexpole Plus: an evolution of fast charging The Elli Flexpole Plus marks a new evolutionary step for the popular DC fast charger – designed for maximum flexibility, easy integration, and future-proof operation. Staying true to its proven DNA, the Flexpole
Elli enters the industrial energy storage business
up to 350 MW of capacity and 700 MWh of storage capacity are planned. A first storage project could be launched in Germany as early as 2025.
The Volkswagen Group is entering a new business segment with the Elli charging and energy brand and will develop, build and operate large-scale stationary storage systems together with partners along the value chain. In the future, Elli's industrial energy storage systems will be used to supply customers and for arbitrage transactions on the electricity market. In this way, Elli is driving the transformation into a smart energy company and making a significant contribution to stabilizing and increasing the efficiency of the power grids. First Elli battery storage projects could be set up as early as next year.
The largest projects in the Elli project pipeline currently have a capacity of up to 350 MW and a storage capacity of 700 MWh. Such projects would almost double the total storage capacity installed in Germany, which currently amounts around
„Charging Site Management” – Elli launches new commercial product
Elli’s all-new product Charging Site Management bundles planning, construction, and operation of charging infrastructure at company sites together with charging hardware and digital software. Autobahn GmbH des Bundes commissions Elli to supply Flexpoles for loading the company's own fleet. Elli’s product range benefits from its extensive experience in charging site management at Volkswagen Group locations. In total, Elli has been operating over 8,200 charging points at 23 Volkswagen plants and 1,500 retail locations since 2020 and has developed a deep understanding of the specific requirements and challenges that companies and their fleets face in the transition to electric mobility.
The electrification of fleets is a key step in the mobility transition, and with it comes the demand for innovative B2B charging solutions that ensure smooth operation of their business activities. With Charging Site Management, Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli is launching a completely new B2B product that