In its announcement of this milestone, Fastned reflected on its journey to date: the company opened its first fast-charging station in 2013 in Palmpol, in the Netherlands. It took until June 2019 for Fastned to reach the three-digit mark with its 100th location. After that, the pace accelerated: the 200th station (in Germany) went live in May 2022, and the 300th station was opened in January 2024. Fastned has long pursued its goal of operating 1,000 fast-charging locations by 2030.
In 2025, Fastned opened 60 new locations, including its first sites in Italy and Spain. In July, Fastned celebrated the opening of its 50th location in France, and in December, the company surpassed the 50-location mark in both Belgium and Germany.
However, Fastned’s expansion of its charging network was not just about adding as many new locations as possible using the same template—it also focused on evolving the concept. In Germany, for example, the first Fastned charging park on a motorway, part of the Deutschlandnetz, became operational. For Germany and all other Fastned markets, two further milestones are likely to be at least as significant: in September, the new flagship location in Gentbrugge, Belgium, was inaugurated, where Fastned has introduced a ‘fully electric service area’ complete with dining options. Additionally, for the first time, these stations on both sides of the motorway feature Fastned fast-charging columns specifically designed for electric HGVs. Further developments in this area are expected in 2026.
“025 was another record year for Fastned, and I’m extremely proud that we now have over 400 stations, all in premium A-locations and offering best-in-class charging, across nine countries – no small feat! ” said Fastned CEO and founder Michiel Langezaal. “The future of European transport is electric, and Fastned is set to continue leading the transition as we look ahead for another huge year in 2026.”
Fastned plans to publish its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2025, including an outlook, on 15 January. However, Françoise Poggi, COO of Fastned, has already provided an initial assessment: “In 2025, Fastned laid the groundwork for further large-scale growth: we met our forecasts while simultaneously building the capabilities and discipline required for the next phase of expansion. In 2026, we will focus on optimising this scale-up.”
One key aspect of this is enabling the respective country teams to “move faster within clear guardrails” to “make smart, long-term decisions that have a sustainable impact on our stations and the customer experience across Europe,” as the former Tesla executive put it.
Linda Boll, Country Director of Fastned Germany, expressed pride in the fact that Fastned Germany contributed to this growth with twelve new locations. “For us, progress is not measured solely by numbers but, above all, by the quality of each individual Fastned station,” Boll stated. “From the outset, our ambition has been to offer the most comfortable and convenient charging experience, setting new standards in fast charging. With every additional reliable and user-friendly station, we give electric vehicle drivers more freedom and confidence, making electromobility a practical part of everyday life.”
For ad-hoc charging without a subscription, Fastned charges €0.73/kWh in Germany. As a “Gold Member,” the charging price can be reduced to €0.51/kWh through a subscription, though this incurs a monthly fee of €11.99. Different prices apply in other countries.
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