Charging infrastructure

The nationwide and needs-based development and expansion of charging infrastructure for electric cars is an essential building block for the market development of electric mobility. In order to prepare for the emission-free future of road traffic, activities are required both on public roads and in the private sector.

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Approximately 3,800 charging points—1,900 of which are located on public streets (BNetzA, as of August 2025)—are in operation in Hamburg.

731 fast-charging stations in Hamburg (BNetzA, as of August 2025).

Up to 4,000 additional public charging stations will be installed by mid-2027.

Incorporating charging infrastructure into the planning and design of new construction projects.
Incorporation of private land, e.g., for fast-charging hubs.
Charging demand of up to 10,000 charging points by 2030.

Emissions reductions through the shift to electric vehicles

Road traffic contributes significantly to pollutant emissions. These emissions can be significantly reduced by switching from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. To implement this transition, urban areas require a comprehensive, high-performance, and reliable network of charging stations. This means that charging electric vehicles must be equally accessible at home and in residential areas along the roadside, as well as on main roads and at locations such as gas stations, workplaces, or supermarkets.

Hamburg has been promoting zero-emission road transport for more than a decade

The city of Hamburg has been pursuing ambitious goals since 2011 to position itself for a zero-emission future of road traffic. In 2024, a concession process was conducted for the further installation and expansion of charging facilities in public spaces in Hamburg. Starting in 2025, the private-sector companies enercity, eze.network, Qwello, ubitricity, and Vattenfall will implement the installation of an additional 2,500 charging points (500 per company) by mid-2027. In addition, Hamburger Energiewerke Mobil will install more than 1,200 additional charging points.

A strong indication that the operation of charging infrastructure is also gaining appeal on private property is the continuous installation of charging stations at gas stations and supermarkets. These complementary and well-coordinated activities form the foundation for achieving a significant increase in charging diversity and efficiency locally in Hamburg in the future and for noticeably facilitating the transition to electric mobility.

Drivers of Charging Infrastructure Expansion

hysolutions supports the relevant Hamburg authorities in the (further) planning and implementation of strategic measures for the expansion of charging infrastructure. This includes, among other things, the timely identification of areas requiring action in order to develop and establish appropriate solutions for charging in public spaces. Specifically, hysolutions’ role also extends to formulating strategic objectives, preparing forecasts, and engaging with federal-level authorities.

For those interested, hysolutions offers a wide range of knowledge and information, such as FAQs serving as a guide to setting up charging infrastructure, an overview of charging station operators active in Hamburg (“CPO Dashboard”), and guidance on the shared use of privately installed charging infrastructure.

Förderung

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg maintains close contact with the operators of public charging infrastructure and supports them in setting up and expanding their networks. The City of Hamburg currently does not offer any funding programs in this area. However, the City of Hamburg has been actively involved in developing charging infrastructure for years through its own municipal companies.

At the federal level, the Federal Ministry of Digitalization and Transport (BMDV) is currently responsible for funding measures related to charging infrastructure. Information on funding initiatives can be found at: National Charging Infrastructure Coordination Center.