Fastned to Deploy
ABB E‑mobility’s new A400 Charger

Fastned, a leading EV charging operator and ABB E-mobility, announced today that Fastned will pilot ABB E-mobility’s A400 All-in-One charger in the Netherlands. The A400 All-in-One charger is an example of Fastned and ABB E-mobility’s shared mission to provide the best possible charging experience for its customers.  

Zurich/Amsterdam, August 20, 2024 — The first A400 chargers have been installed at Fastned’s largest charging location in the Netherlands, ‘Den Ruygen Hoek-West’, on the A4 highway. The pilot will allow both parties to receive real-time feedback to solidify the product and user experience. 

The A400 has been developed with a consumer-centric design approach focused on delivering the highest charging success rates possible. A 32-inch screen and interface guides drivers seamlessly through the charging experience from driving up to the charger to completion. 
"We’re excited about our collaboration with ABB E-mobility and the opportunity to pilot the A400. This charger and ABB E-mobility’s approach has the potential to set new standards in hardware reliability and user experience, which have historically been underserved in the industry,” comments Yannick Schuermans, Director Operations and Analytics at Fastned. “Fastned has built a reputation for exceptional network uptime. The next step in advancing the charging experience for our customers is improving user interfaces and charging success rate. 

ABB E-mobility shares this ambition – and together, we are excited to embark on this Early Adapter Program to leverage our 12 years of experience in operating charging networks and real-customer feedback to solidify both the product and the overall user experience. Fastned continues to be committed to partnering with leading industry players to enhance the charging journey for all EV drivers."

“Driving the electrification of mobility forward is a shared mission with challenges that require a collective effort and collective action. They won’t simply solve themselves. We look forward to collaborating with leading charging operators like Fastned in our Early Adopter Program," says Bruno Bourguet, Head of Sales at ABB E-mobility. "Fastned’s pioneering role in operating charging stations makes them an ideal partner to collaborate with as ultimately, together we provide the best possible charging experience.”

About ABB E-mobility  

ABB E-mobility enables a more sustainable and efficient mobility future as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. ABB E-mobility is a partner of choice for the world’s leading EV OEMs, EV charging network operators and fleet companies. It offers the widest portfolio of EV charging solutions from high-power chargers for destination charging to the highway stations of the future, solutions for the electrification of fleets and charging for electric buses and trucks. With ~1,400 employees around the world, ABB E-mobility has sold over 50,000 high-power chargers and electrified more than 10.000 sites globally.

About Fastned 

Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we’ve been at the forefront of European charging infrastructure development, building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast charging stations. Our yellow, nature-inspired stations create a welcoming environment for drivers during the 10-15 minutes it takes to charge up to 300 km of range. By offering Europe’s most reliable, convenient and joyful charging experience, we aim to inspire millions to drive on solar and wind energy so that together we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST).