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 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
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
IAA Mobility 2025: Elli launches bidirectional charging pilot and starts recruiting
At IAA Mobility 2025, Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli presents a pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private households for the first time. In the future, homes can be powered by EV batteries and the home’s solar power system.
„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
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 launches pan-European charging solution for electric fleets
Elli Fleet Charging manages fleet vehicle charging at home, in public, and at workSoftware will be available in Italy, Spain, and Austria starting in November Successful completion of market phase of with 650 companies in Germany Online registration in five easy steps
Volkswagen Group brand Elli is launching an intelligent
solution across Europe for electric vehicle fleets. With Elli Fleet Charging, companies in
Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria are now able to manage and cost-optimize their fleet
charging. After a market introduction phase lasting several months, over 650 German
companies and fleet managers are already successfully using Elli’s product.
The number of electric vehicles in European fleets is steadily increasing - already one out of seven company fleet cars is fully or partially electric, meaning the proportion of EVs is significantly higher in fleets than in the general population. (Source: KfW Research, August 2023). The main drivers are the reduction of CO₂ emissions
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