E.ON and Siemens Partner to Expand Public EV Charging Across Europe

Siemens and E.ON have signed a global framework agreement (GFA) to strengthen E.ON’s public charging network

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Siemens have signed a global framework agreement to strengthen E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration will deploy Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and Sifinity Control backend system, optimizing network management and reliability. The agreement covers key markets, including Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the UK, with a goal of adding at least 1,000 new public charging points per year. The partnership also focuses on future technologies like truck and Megawatt charging to support growing demand for electric vehicles.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 16-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, announces that it has entered into a strategic partnership with E.ON to expand E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe, focusing on fast and efficient electric vehicle charging solutions. The global framework agreement includes Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and its web-based backend system, Sifinity Control, allowing E.ON to optimize network management and ensure high uptime for users. The collaboration aims to strengthen charging networks in key markets such as Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the UK, supporting E.ON’s goal of installing at least 1,000 public charging points annually.

The agreement also includes the provision of IoT-enabled substations, enhancing the energy management for charging stations and providing flexibility to adapt to various regional requirements. Additionally, the partnership will explore future technologies, such as truck and Megawatt charging, to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure.

E.ON’s Chief Operating Officer, Arjan Van Der Eijk, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating that Siemens’ reliable hardware and customized services will ensure a stable network and enhanced charging experience. Siemens’ CEO of eMobility, Markus Mildner, reiterated the company’s commitment to providing high-quality solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction and profitability for charging station operators.

This agreement marks another step toward building a robust, future-proof charging infrastructure across Europe, driving the decarbonization of road transport.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2023, the business had around 75,000 employees worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.
In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Media contact:

Pallavi Zemann
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
+49 162 421 2720
pallavi.zemann@siemens.com

Isabel Reinhardt
E.ON SE
+49 173 6840253
isabel.reinhardt@eon.com

SOURCE: Siemens AG