EV charging leaders unite to create Europe’s largest and most reliable public charging network

• Leading specialized charging operators Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY form Spark Alliance, a first of its kind collaboration, to simplify EV charging and accelerate EV transition.
• Easy access to Europe’s largest charging network: over 1,700 stations across 25 European countries, with over 11,000 high quality charging points.  
• EV drivers will be able to charge and pay at any Spark Alliance station using their favorite charging app.
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Paris, France, April 02, 2025 – Four industry-leading European EV charging companies have partnered to create the Spark Alliance; Europe’s largest and most trusted EV charging network. The CEOs of Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY - all major European ‘pure-player’ companies dedicated to EV charging - confirmed the first of its kind collaboration on April 02, 2025, at the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée in Paris. The aim of the Spark Alliance is to create one seamless charging network, simplifying the experience and making EV ownership easier than ever.  

Europe’s largest charging network in one app

The Spark Alliance directly tackles the key challenges faced by EV owners today. Finding the best public chargers in the maze of different operators, apps, and pricing structures can be overwhelming, and successfully completing a charging session often requires downloading a new app or inputting a new payment method.

The Spark Alliance will solve this confusion. EV drivers will soon be able to seamlessly access, charge and pay at any of over 1,700 Spark Alliance member stations, with simple and transparent prices - regardless of their EV’s brand or model. To do so, they can simply use their favorite charge point operator’s app, without the need to download a new one.

Drivers can go to any member’s charging station and use any of the other members’ apps to start and pay for their charging session. This applies seamlessly across all four companies, creating a unified, open network for all EV drivers.

To help drivers find the most reliable nearby station while on the road, Spark Alliance members will display not only their own stations in their app’s route planners, but also those of fellow members. This will make it easier than ever to find one of 11,000 high quality charging points across 25 European countries, all supplying 100% renewable power, during their journey.

Boosting the shift to electric mobility

The Spark Alliance represents a major step forward in driver confidence and a pivotal change in the charging industry. This groundbreaking collaboration paves the way for the democratization of EV charging in public, setting the standards for mass adoption of EVs in Europe. Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY share the mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility and drive a fossil-free future. By uniting forces, they are removing key barriers to EV ownership and enabling seamless EV travel across Europe, whether for daily commutes, business trips or special holiday journeys.  

Learn more about the Spark Alliance at www.sparkalliance.eu.

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“At Atlante, we are proud to be one of the Spark Alliance’s founding members: the four of us share common values and a strong commitment to shaping the future of electric vehicles' charging. We will contribute resources, expertise and above all passion and determination to give existing and would be EV drivers the best possible charging experience. We will start with practical immediate steps, such as displaying our stations in each other's apps - thus giving access to Europe's largest fast and ultra-fast charging network "hassle free". We will continue with other initiatives to make access to reliable and high-quality public charging easier, more transparent and secure all while leading the industry's preparation for mass adoption of EVs. Setting the public charging infrastructure standards and introducing innovation cannot happen in isolation: the four of us have come together to get started and we will also actively seek other inspired partners that want to drive the electric future with us!” — Stefano Terranova, CEO, Atlante

“Electra is delighted to actively contribute to establishing Europe's largest public charging network. Together with Atlante, Fastned, and Ionity, we are standardizing the charging experience and further removing barriers to electric vehicle adoption. At Electra, we have always emphasized the speed, simplicity, and reliability of charging. With the Spark Alliance, we are going even further by offering a network of over 11,000 high-quality charging points, accessible at a glance without the need to switch applications. This is the future of electric mobility: seamless, economical, and environmentally friendly.” — Aurelien de Meaux, Co-Founder and CEO, Electra

“Electric drivers often find themselves in a maze: too many apps, chargecards, and low-quality charging stations creating confusion and anxiety. We're solving this by bringing together Europe's premier charging companies to create the smoothest charging experience across Europe's largest network. In a crowded market, Spark Alliance stations will stand out from the crowd as a sign of quality and trust - simplifying the entire charging experience for drivers and accelerating EV adoption.” — Michiel Langezaal, Co-Founder and CEO, Fastned

“Driving and charging an electric vehicle should be exciting — not overwhelming. Our collaboration, powered by Europe’s leading dedicated charging operators, marks a major step forward and sends a strong signal for e-mobility in Europe: reliable fast charging, simplified across 25 EU countries — all within the app drivers already trust. United by a shared mission, we’re paving the way for a new era of clean, seamless travel across Europe.” — Jeroen van Tilburg, CEO, IONITY

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About Atlante  

At Atlante we develop EV charging stations to enable the transition towards zero-emission: empowering people to move freely in harmony with the planet. We are building Southern Europe’s largest fast and ultra-fast charging network, powered 100% by renewables. Since our launch in Italy in 2021, we serve EV-drivers at our 900+ stations across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. We believe in progress, leveraging on cutting edge technology to accelerate the electric mobility revolution – especially with energy storage to enhance power from the grid. We are proud of our digital platforms that ensure ease of use and full connectivity. We are Atlanters: 4 / 5 a group of passionate and dedicated people always thriving to deliver a reliable service and enjoyable experience to our customers. As a fully owned company of TCC Group Holdings (Taiwan’s first public-listed company), we strongly believe in partnerships to pursue our mission. We are trusted by partners who own or manage key infrastructures like airports, highways, service stations, shopping centers and supermarkets. We have been entrusted by Stellantis since our inception and we work closely with our sister company Free2move eSolutions, another leading player in the electric mobility revolution. The EU awarded us to manage €90m of grants to accelerate electrification on Europe’s major traffic arteries and we gathered financing support from France’s Groupe Caisse de Dépots and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. We are Atlanters and you can count on us. Join our mission at: www.atlante.energy  

About Electra

Electra is the French leader in ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles, revolutionizing the daily lives of drivers with a charging time of just 20 minutes. Operating in 9 countries, the company brings together 200 specialists and secured a record-breaking €304 million funding round in January 2024. With over 1,300 operational charging points and a goal of 15,000 by 2030, Electra is at the heart of Europe’s electric transition, supporting households, businesses, and local authorities by deploying reliable infrastructure and a seamless customer experience. Electra has earned the trust of major companies such as VINCI Autoroutes, Indigo, Altarea, AccorInvest, Louvre Hotels Group, Delhaize Group, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, InVivo, Groupe Chopard, Stellantis, G7, Bolt, Europcar, Sixt, Honda, MG, and Hertz. Driven by its ambition and expertise, Electra is making electrification accessible and contributing to a sustainable future. More information: www.go-electra.com
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About Fastned

‍Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we’ve been at the forefront of European charging infrastructure development, building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast charging stations. Our yellow, nature inspired stations create a welcoming environment for drivers during the 10-15 minutes it takes to charge up to 300 km of range. By offering Europe’s most reliable, convenient and joyful charging experience, we aim to inspire millions to drive on solar and wind energy so that together we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST) and is a certified B Corp. www.fastnedcharging.com