European fast-charging joint venture Ionity will become the first operator to deploy Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 charging system, marking a significant step in expanding ultra-fast charging infrastructure for passenger electric vehicles (EVs) across the continent.
The deployment, announced by the companies this week, does not include megawatt charging systems (MCS) designed for heavy-duty electric trucks. Instead, Ionity will focus on rolling out the HYC1000 with CCS (Combined Charging System) connectors tailored for electric passenger vehicles. Each HYC1000 setup features a central power cabinet linked to up to four dispensers, each offering two CCS connectors – enabling up to eight EVs to charge simultaneously with dynamically distributed power.
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According to Ionity, individual charging rates could reach up to 600 kW when fewer vehicles are connected, although Alpitronic has stated that the maximum CCS output is 480 kW, constrained by a 600-amp limit. While the HYC1000 can technically support MCS connections for up to 1,000 kW per vehicle, this functionality will not be activated in Ionity’s initial rollout.
The charging system will undergo validation testing at Ionity’s facility in Unterschleißheim, near Munich, beginning in May. Full deployment across Ionity’s European network is scheduled for the second half of 2025. The company has not disclosed which countries or sites will be prioritized in the rollout.
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“By integrating the HYC1000 chargers, we’re giving our customers access to some of the fastest and most advanced charging technology available today,” said Ionity CEO Jeroen van Tilburg. “We’re not just keeping up with innovation — we’re leading it, building the infrastructure of tomorrow.”
Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner added: “With the HYC1000, we’re introducing a new era of scalable ultra-fast charging – combining megawatt-level performance with intelligent power distribution. We’re proud to partner with Ionity to bring the next level of charging performance to EV drivers across Europe.”