Audi has officially opened its latest charging hub at the EUREF Campus in Düsseldorf. This facility represents the brand’s first high-power charging location in North Rhine-Westphalia. The site is integrated into a district designed to serve as a model for the energy transition.
Highlights
- Network Expansion: The Düsseldorf site brings Audi’s total charging hubs in German-speaking countries to nine.
- High Performance: Four charging points provide up to 400 kW of power for rapid service.
- Sustainable Design: Modular construction utilizes second-life batteries as buffer storage to reduce grid load.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Innovative swivel arms and height-adjustable displays support users with physical limitations.
Strategic Network Growth and Leadership
In 2025, Audi launched three new charging hubs across Kiefersfelden, Munich-Westkreuz, and Düsseldorf. These additions bring the network total to nine locations within German-speaking regions.
Hubert Link has assumed responsibility for the further development of these facilities. Link previously managed customer care and marketing divisions at Audi.
His strategy focuses on creating a premium experience that serves as a direct brand touchpoint. The Munich-Obersendling location has already demonstrated success with a high frequency of returning customers.
Technical Specifications and Accessibility
The Düsseldorf hub features four high-power charging (HPC) points capable of delivering up to 400 kW. The facility incorporates specific design elements to enhance usability for all drivers regardless of physical ability.
Key technical and accessibility features include:
- Swivel Arm Technology: A mechanism that reduces cable weight by approximately 60 percent for easier handling.
- Adaptive Interface: Height-adjustable displays accommodate various user needs.
- Spatial Design: Generous maneuvering areas assist drivers with physical limitations.
Link emphasizes that accessibility is a standard requirement rather than an optional feature. The site also offers amenities including restrooms and food options to improve the user experience.
Modular Engineering and Energy Management
Audi utilizes a modular construction concept that allows for rapid deployment and flexible adaptation. This design eliminates the need for extensive foundations or permanently sealed surfaces.
The system employs second-life batteries from test vehicles to function as energy buffers. These units reduce strain on the local power grid significantly.
The Düsseldorf site holds approximately 1.0 megawatt-hour (MWh) of energy. This capacity supports the uninterrupted charging of up to 60 vehicles.
Dynamic Energy Procurement
Audi has implemented a dynamic electricity procurement model for its German hubs. This system optimizes cost and sustainability through advanced data analytics.
- Predictive Modeling: Proprietary software calculates daily electricity requirements based on usage patterns.
- Smart Purchasing: Power is bought from the exchange when renewable sources are abundant and costs are low.
Future Infrastructure Development
Audi plans to continue this expansion into other German cities throughout 2026. The company aims to establish these hubs as central contact points for the brand.
Recent opening events allowed experts to demonstrate the technology directly to consumers. This engagement underscores the commitment to making electric mobility convenient for diverse user groups.
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