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Fast EV chargers every 60km (37mi) on European highways.

The new law just approved by the EU Council requires 150kW (minimum) chargers to be placed along major TEN-T highways “from 2025 onward.” Payment must support cards or contactless devices and without any subscriptions, and operators must clearly communicate pricing and availability.

The EU corridor TEN-T network.
The EU corridor TEN-T network.
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