{"id":13352,"date":"2025-07-08T07:58:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T05:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/?p=13352"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:14:29","slug":"bestcharge-ville-differdange-first-fast-charging-site-for-electric-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/en\/bestcharge-ville-differdange-premier-site-recharge-rapide-vehicules-electriques\/","title":{"rendered":"BESTCHARGE and the City of Differdange are launching their first fast-charging station for electric vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"610\">A new milestone in the energy transition in southern Luxembourg<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"976\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/petro-center.lu\/en\/bestcharge-card\/\">BESTCHARGE electric vehicle charging network<\/a>, developed by Petro-Center, continues to expand with a new strategic partnership with the City of Differdange. The first fast-charging station has just been officially put into service in the parking lot on Avenue de la Libert\u00e9, right next to the Emile Mayrisch Hospital (CHEM).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1227\">A total of six 50-kW fast-charging stations are now available to drivers, enabling efficient charging in less than 30 minutes\u2014ideal for hospital staff, local residents, and visitors.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1302\">An ambitious project: 51 charging stations, 9 locations, 100 dedicated parking spaces<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1557\">This initial rollout is part of a comprehensive project led jointly by Petro-Center and the municipality of Differdange, with a clear goal: to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric mobility at the local level. The program includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1927\">\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1668\">19 ultra-fast charging stations ranging from 50 to 300 kW, located at 9 strategic sites,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1752\">\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1752\">32 11-kW AC charging stations for standard charging,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1852\">\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1852\">Coverage throughout the entire municipal area: Differdange, Niederkorn, and Oberkorn,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1927\">\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1927\">More than 100 public parking spaces reserved for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2053\">This smart network will meet the diverse needs of residents, professionals, businesses, and institutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2053\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13357 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/petro-center.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin-2.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2119\">A public-private partnership serving the public<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2424\">This project demonstrates the City of Differdange\u2019s strong commitment to sustainability and urban innovation. By partnering with BESTCHARGE, the municipality is relying on an operator recognized for its expertise in scalable, high-performance charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2500\">With the BESTCHARGE app and card, users can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<li data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2549\">\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2549\">Find and reserve a charging station in real time,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2605\">Start and track their charging with ease,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2670\">Access a pan-European network of over 200,000 charging stations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2742\">Why are these new kiosks a concrete step forward?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"3140\">\u2714\ufe0f Fast charging up to 300 kW to meet the needs of all types of electric vehicles,<br data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2846\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Visible public locations, accessible 24\/7,<br data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Transparent pricing and intuitive management via the mobile app,<br data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2978\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Integration of a smart, scalable network compatible with European standards,<br data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3071\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Direct support for decarbonizing urban transportation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3220\">The BESTCHARGE vision: electrifying Luxembourg, city by city<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3639\">Following Remerschen, Mondorf-les-Bains, Mertert, and GRIDX in Wickrange, Differdange is becoming a new key hub in BESTCHARGE\u2019s national deployment strategy. In collaboration with municipalities, businesses, and private partners, Petro-Center aims to expand the network of fast-charging hubs across the country, with a goal of installing nearly 200 public charging stations by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3712\">Differdange, a leader in electric mobility<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"4018\">The launch of the first charging stations in Differdange marks a concrete step toward cleaner, smoother, and more accessible mobility for everyone. This partnership between BESTCHARGE and the municipality demonstrates that a successful energy transition requires local, robust, and inclusive solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4254\">\u27a1\ufe0f Are you a local government, a business, or a local stakeholder interested in electrifying your parking lots?<br data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4145\" \/>Contact BESTCHARGE to receive customized technical, logistical, and strategic support.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Une nouvelle \u00e9tape dans la transition \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique au c\u0153ur du sud du Luxembourg Le r\u00e9seau de recharge \u00e9lectrique BESTCHARGE, d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 par Petro-Center, poursuit son expansion avec un nouveau partenariat strat\u00e9gique avec la Ville de Differdange. Le premier site de recharge rapide vient d\u2019\u00eatre officiellement mis en service sur le parking de l\u2019Avenue de la Libert\u00e9, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Bornes BESTCHARGE \u00e0 Differdange : 6 premi\u00e8res stations rapides en service","_seopress_titles_desc":"BESTCHARGE installe ses 6 premi\u00e8res bornes rapides (50 kW) \u00e0 Differdange, pr\u00e8s du CHEM. 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