Grid congestion is becoming one of the biggest barriers to scaling high-power EV charging in Europe.

E.ON Drive operates more than 8,800 charge points across 11 European countries. As EV adoption accelerates, expanding high-power charging (HPC) infrastructure increasingly depends on available grid capacity and DSO approval processes.

In this short customer highlight, we explore:

• Why grid capacity limits delay EV charging expansion
• How high-power charging sites are affected by grid congestion
• Why waiting for grid reinforcement is often too slow and costly
• What this means for CPOs scaling across Germany and other EU markets

Across Europe, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are facing rising demand, complex grid codes, and stricter control requirements. For large CPOs like E.ON Drive, navigating these constraints is now a strategic priority.

Understanding the grid challenge is essential for scaling EV infrastructure in a resilient and future-proof way.

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