# Robust Charging Station Expansions IONITY will Install 5,000 New Fast Charging Stations in Europe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-charging-stations References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ionity-to-install-5000-fast-charging-ev-chargers-by-2025-26-11-2021/) & [auk-kits](https://www.auk-kits.co.uk/en-gb/releases/711#gallery)  Audi has announced that IONITY will be taking a drastic step to help expand electric vehicle charging capabilities in Europe over the coming few years. The brand will install a total of 5,000 fast charging stations across Europe by the year 2025, which could help to dramatically increase a driver's ability to power up in a fast manner to reduce range anxiety. The announcement comes as a robust initiative that will greatly enhance charging station numbers, which are currently standing at 1,500 IONITY-branded locations in Europe. The brand spoke on the new fast charging station expansion saying, "A Well-developed charging infrastructure forms the very backbone of electrified mobility. That is why IONITY is investing around 700 million euros to install more than 5,000 additional fast-charging points by 2025. As such, the joint venture – in which [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging), with its [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-charging-lounge) and Audi brands, has a stake – is creating more than 1,000 locations for fast charging at up to 350 kW. A new flagship concept from IONITY and the new “Plug & Charge” functionality available on Audi [e-tron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron) models are also designed to enhance convenience and the charging experience." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fast-charging Station Expansion:** There are enormous opportunities for EV charging solution providers to establish a strong presence in the charging infrastructure market segment. - **Plug & Charge Functionality Adoption:** Adoption of the 'Plug & Charge' functionality by EV automakers will open up the opportunity for charging solution providers to develop and deploy Plug & Charge compatible charging stations. - **Charging Station Network Integration:** Integration of IONITY's fast-charging network with existing charging networks provides a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for charging solution providers to streamline charging access for EV users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Automakers:** EV automakers can partner with charging station providers and utility companies to offer unique customer experiences and adapt to consumers' demand for fast charging infrastructure. - **Charging Infrastructure Providers:** Charging infrastructure providers can adopt Plug & Charge technology and integrate with other charging networks to create a seamless charging experience for EV users, further incentivizing EV adoption. - **Utility Companies:** Utility companies can capitalize on this trend by partnering with EV automakers and charging infrastructure providers, to offer discounted or subsidized rates during off-peak hours and support renewable energy generation for the new charging infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [EV Charging Station Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging.md) - [EV Fast-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-network-1.md) - [EV Charging Station Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-fast-charging-stations.md) - [Experiential EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-charging-lounge.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Scalable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epit-ultra-fast-charging-station.md) - [Electric Vehicle Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionna.md) - [Balanced EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-charging.md) - [Battery-Buffered Fast-Charging EV Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastcharging-ev-stations.md)