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E.ON Drive Infrastructure

E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) is a pan-European market leading charge point operator; building, owning and operating public charging infrastructure for all types of electric vehicles. The company mission is to build a sustainable world, by providing charging for everyone, everywhere. Thereby, EDRI makes a significant contribution to decarbonizing traffic and transport. EDRI already operates more than 5.000 public charge points across 10 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Norway, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary and Romania. To deliver on the company mission the ambitious goal is to grow this network by 1.000 ultra fast charge points annually. Together with location partners EDRI invests in central public sites: in the immediate vicinity of residential areas, city centers, day-to-day locations such as retailers, hotels etc and along the highway. EDRI is part of the E.ON organization, benefiting from E.ON’s decades of energy expertise. Yet, the EDRI team is organized in a separate legal entity to ensure independent and efficient operations. For more information please visit: www.edri.com

http://www.edri.com
51-200 employees

Growth Trajectory

E.ON Drive Infrastructure plans to install 1000 new high-power charging points per year and is expanding its charging networks in the Czech Republic and Scandinavia. They are also focusing on integrating renewable energy sources like solar power and energy storage with charging infrastructure. Their growth is fueled by partnerships with retailers and location providers across Europe.

Technical Challenges

Coordinating grid connections for new charging stations
Maintaining and upgrading charging infrastructure

Tech Stack

Rapid charging technologyPhotovoltaics panelsBattery storageAC charging infrastructureDC charging infrastructureHPC (High-Power Charging) infrastructureEnergy management systemsMobile application for charging

Team Size

E.ON Drive Infrastructure
E-mobility specialists

Key Risks

Fulfilling legal regulations of local authorities may cause delays in infrastructure deployment.
Maintaining and upgrading charging infrastructure may present technical challenges as technology evolves.
Competition in the EV charging market could pressure pricing and market share.
Grid connection coordination may present difficulties in certain areas.

Opportunities

Expanding the network across Europe, particularly in underserved markets.
Partnering with more retailers, municipalities, and property owners to secure prime charging locations.
Integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage with charging infrastructure to create sustainable charging solutions.
Developing and deploying ultra-fast charging technology to reduce charging times and improve user experience.
Leveraging data analytics to optimize charging station placement and pricing.
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