Kempower supports EU-wide electrification with AFIR-compliant DC fast-charging solutions

• Kempower’s DC fast-charging solutions align with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to support Europe’s growing EV infrastructure needs 

• The regulation requires the deployment of extensive charging networks across key transportation routes, facilitating the shift to electric mobility 

• Kempower’s scalable and efficient DC fast-charging solutions meet the stringent AFIR targets for light and heavy-duty vehicles 

LAHTI – Leading DC fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is playing a key role in expanding Europe’s EV charging infrastructure to meet the requirements of the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). This ambitious regulation aims to accelerate the deployment of charging stations across major transport corridors and urban areas, supporting the EU’s goal to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030. 

AFIR, introduced as part of the EU’s Fit for 55 strategy, sets out mandatory targets for the number, location, and power capacity of EV charging points across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Kempower’s innovative DC fast-charging solutions are designed to meet these targets, ensuring that both light- and heavy-duty EVs can charge quickly and efficiently along Europe’s highways and in urban hubs. 

The AFIR regulation mandates the installation of fast-charging stations for light-duty vehicles at intervals of no more than 60 km along the TEN-T network, with each site delivering a minimum of 150 kW of power by 2025. The regulation also sets ambitious targets for heavy-duty vehicles, requiring 350 kW fast chargers to be available every 100 km by 2025, and increasing minimum power requirements to 1,500 kW by 2030. 

As a part of this regulatory framework, AFIR also establishes common technical standards and ensures payment flexibility for users. All charging stations must allow easy payment via cards or contactless devices, eliminating the need for subscriptions and providing real-time information on availability, waiting times, and pricing. 

 

Kempower’s solutions meet AFIR’s high standards 

Kempower’s DC fast-charging solutions are specifically designed to comply with AFIR requirements. The modular Kempower Satellite charging system offers scalable, reliable, and user-friendly charging solutions, capable of meeting both current and future targets without requiring major upgrades. Kempower’s charging solutions also support the integration of payment terminals, ensuring seamless, AFIR-compliant payment options for all users. 

“Our mission is to support the electrification of transportation by providing scalable charging infrastructure that meets the needs of our customers and complies with the latest regulations. AFIR sets a clear path for the future of EV charging in Europe, and we are proud to offer solutions that can help businesses and governments achieve these ambitious goals,” said Kempower’s CMO Jussi Vanhanen. 

The flexibility and efficiency of Kempower’s solutions make them ideal for both light- and heavy-duty EVs. Kempower’s charging solutions allow for quick and powerful charging, ensuring minimal downtime for fleet operators and enabling faster turnaround times.  

 

Read more about AFIR and Kempower’s DC fast-charging solutions here: https://kempower.com/afir/  

 

Kempower media 

Paula Savonen, VP Communications, Kempower 
paula.savonen@kempower.com  
+358 400 343 851 

 

About Kempower    

We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S. with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world.  Kempower is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland.  www.kempower.com