Fastned reports surging EV charging sales ahead of social distancing slowdown

Cecilia Keating
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Dutch fast charging company delivered nearly 8GWh of electricity to 42,800 customers in 2019, as financial results were overshadowed by coronavirus concerns

Fastned's revenues from its fast charging network grew 175 per cent to €4.5m last year, according to results posted yesterday by the leading electric vehicle infrastructure specialist. In financial...

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