Energy company EDP and Kia Iberia have inaugurated the first 350 kW ultra-fast charger at the Kia Retail dealership in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid. This charger is the first in a network of more than 40 charging points that both companies will install in Kia dealerships throughout Spain.
EDP and Kia will promote the use of ultra-fast chargers
During the inauguration, Eduardo Dívar, general manager of Kia Iberia, and Javier Martínez Ríos, director of eMobility at EDP , highlighted the importance of this infrastructure to eliminate user concerns about the autonomy, performance, safety and charging time of electric vehicles. The mayor of San Sebastián de los Reyes, Ms. Lucía Fernández, was also present at the event, highlighting the municipality’s role in promoting sustainable mobility in Spain.
[post_relacionado]“This alliance strengthens our leadership in the energy transition, where mobility, which is a priority for us, is also a key element in the electrification of consumption and contributing to decarbonisation. Ultra-fast charging is essential in this process, because it offers electric vehicle drivers the peace of mind of being able to travel without worries.”
Javier Martínez Ríos, eMobility director at EDP in Spain.
This ultra-fast charger has a capacity of 350 kW and will allow an electric vehicle to be recharged in just minutes, transforming the practicality and efficiency for drivers who need to make long journeys. The network will be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, integrating into EDP ’s Move On and Kia Charge platforms, allowing users to access more than 800,000 charging points in 29 European countries.
A new development and energy infrastructure
Eduardo Dívar, from Kia Iberia, added that this initiative will help overcome one of the main barriers faced by users when purchasing an electric vehicle: the lack of a fast and accessible charging infrastructure. The Kia and EDP charger network aims to become one of the fastest and most efficient in Spain, with 150 kW and 350 kW chargers available at the brand’s main dealerships.
With this alliance, Kia and EDP reinforce their commitment to the energy transition and decarbonisation, offering solutions that facilitate the use of electric vehicles and contribute to environmental sustainability. The ultra-fast charging network will allow users to recharge their electric vehicles more conveniently, promoting cleaner and more efficient mobility.
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