XCharge is cooperating in testing with EnBW on their fast-charging-network, the EnBW HyperNet in Germany. Since August 2025, EnBW has deployed one charger to complement a location near Stuttgart. Now, an important step in the collaboration was made and a field test with 11 charging stations at four different locations has started.
The test includes two XCharge units at EnBW's site in EnBW City in Stuttgart and three other sites; Rutesheim, Karlsruhe (Durlach Center), and Karlsruhe central train station. EnBW operates Germany's high-power charging network with over 8,000 fast-charging points. EnBW is continuously testing hardware and software solutions for fast charging, including products from XCharge.
Over the past year, EnBW has conducted lab and field trials of XCharge's technology. The initial results have been promising: "XCharge has shown good capability across technology, service, data protection, and software, and has met its requirements throughout the evaluation process," explains Volker Rimpler, Chief Technology Officer E-Mobility at EnBW. "We have analyzed several thousand charging processes in the laboratory and continuously developed the hardware and software based on this." From XCharge's perspective, the collaboration represents a major milestone.
The chargers under test rely on XCharge's advanced DC fast-charging technology. The C7 Ultra-Fast Charger delivers up to 400 kW at a maximum of 600 A, enabling shorter charging times. It features dual CCS connectors, a user-friendly touchscreen interface, and a compact, modular design that simplifies installation and maintenance.
Optional liquid- or air-cooled cables allow flexible operation under high load, while legal-for-billing certification ensures compliance with measurement regulations in public networks. After a one-time registration, customers can simply connect their vehicle to most of EnBW's own fast charging points and start charging right away. Transparent prices per kilowatt hour apply at all charging points in the EnBW HyperNet.
The energy company operates Germany's largest fast-charging network and is consistently expanding the EnBW HyperNet in line with demand. Through the SMATRICS EnBW joint venture, it also operates the large fast-charging network in Austria and is vigorously expanding the nationwide charging infrastructure there as well.
