Austria to roll out nationwide EV charging network

Austria is planning to introduce a series of electric vehicle charge points in order to boost EV ownership in the country.

According to transport minister, Joerg Leichtfried, 11 electricity providers will combine their charging stations into one network of 1,300 charge points across the nation from next month.

The aim is to make it easier for drivers to recharge their vehicles and reduce CO2 emissions.

Drivers will be able to sign up with any of the eleven providers and be able to use all the stations within the combined network.

The move is the latest in a series of initiatives introduced in the country to increase the use of EVs.

According to Leichtfried, the country will be host to 2,000 charging stations by the end of 2017, which will increase to 5,000 in 2020.