Fastned has inaugurated its largest charging stations to date in Belgium, with twin “Gentbrugge” facilities on the E17 motorway connecting Ghent and Antwerp. The sites feature fast-charging points for both electric cars and trucks, alongside restaurants, shops, and fully electric amenities.
The Gentbrugge stations, located on either side of the motorway, each offer 16 drive-through chargers for electric cars capable of delivering up to 400 kW under Fastned’s solar tree canopies, as well as two dedicated chargers for electric trucks. Additional facilities include a 24/7 self-service shop, hot showers, outdoor picnic areas, a family playground, and clean toilets developed in collaboration with One Hundred Restrooms.
Serving an estimated 26 million vehicles annually, the 8,000-square-metre sites are designed to be highly sustainable. Buildings and chargers are built for future disassembly and reuse, while construction materials include biobased insulation, recycled concrete, and shell limestone. Green roofs capture rainwater for reuse, and an underground water treatment system protects the local environment. Landscaping includes trees and flowers to provide a natural buffer from the motorway.
“Fastned Gentbrugge is a proud flagship for our network in Belgium, bringing us close to 50 stations nationwide and serving as a blueprint for rest areas in Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels,” said Matthias Pletinckx, Country Director Belgium. “With EV sales in 2025 up 25% year on year, we are building the infrastructure to provide Belgian drivers with impeccable charging, amenities, and a positive experience on every journey.”
Michiel Langezaal, Fastned co-founder and CEO, added, “EV drivers today are too often forced to travel between locations to meet their needs – reliable fast charging, good food, coffee, and comfortable rest areas. Fastned Gentbrugge addresses all of these in one sustainable, human-focused environment.”
Gentbrugge is Fastned’s 47th station in Belgium and brings the company’s total network to more than 380 stations across nine countries. The company aims to reach 50 stations in Belgium and over 400 in Europe by the end of 2025, with a long-term target of 1,000 stations by 2030.