NXT 50five, a partnership between NXT Mobility and 50five aimed at developing a public rapid charging network for electric vehicles, has won a tender from the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam – Electric (MRA-E). This is the first time that municipalities in the Netherlands have come together to launch a joint tender for rapid charging stations. More than three-quarters of the 74 communities in the northwest region are involved in this new milestone in the implementation of a nationwide rapid charging network for EV.
NXT 50five’s success demonstrates the benefits of battery-buffered rapid charging solutions from Ads-Tec Energy as, unlike conventional rapid charging stations, they are suitable for many more locations and can be connected anywhere with minimal effort.
The majority of the MRA-E area faces network congestion. Given the increasing demand for electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure these require, NXT 50five can meet the challenges of limited networks using Ads-Tec Energy battery-buffered products and enable rapid charging speeds, even on limited grids.
“This technology enables us to lead the transition to sustainable mobility, even in areas where the electricity grid does not allow it,” said Erik Metselaar, director of NXT Mobility director, Erik Metselaar. “It is a game changer for the rollout of our network and for the future of electric driving in the Netherlands.”
NXT 50five is one of the three companies awarded the concession, along with Shell and TotalEnergies. Over a period of four years, the joint venture will equip up to 200 locations. Implementation has already started, with NXT 50five currently preparing the installation of the first nine stations.
