Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned said it will reduce its charging prices in Germany from April 1, citing lower grid fees following a federal subsidy introduced in 2026.
The ad-hoc charging rate—paid directly at the station—will fall from €0.73 to €0.69 per kilowatt-hour. Registered users of the Fastned app will also benefit, with prices dropping to €0.62 per kWh when using a linked payment method, down from €0.65.
The price reduction follows a decision by the German government to temporarily lower grid fees, supported by a €6.5 billion subsidy. Authorities have indicated an average reduction of around €0.02 per kWh, although actual savings may vary by region.
Fastned said it would pass on these cost reductions to customers after a delay of several months, with its price cut exceeding the average grid fee decrease.
Linda Boll said the move aims to improve affordability. “An attractive charging experience is not just about good design and high reliability, but also about a fair price. Thanks to the reduced grid fees, we can offer a lower price in Germany from 1 April and make fast charging more appealing to even more people,” she said.
Subscribers to Fastned’s Gold Membership will also see lower prices, with rates falling from €0.51 to €0.48 per kWh. The subscription, priced at €11.99 per month, offers a 30% discount on standard charging rates.
While prices are falling in Germany and Denmark, Fastned said it will increase tariffs in other European markets. In Belgium, ad-hoc rates will rise from €0.73 to €0.77 per kWh, while prices in France will increase from €0.59 to €0.61 and in Switzerland from 73 to 75 rappen per kWh.
Fastned recently reported charging revenues of €122.4 million for 2025, with Germany contributing €10 million. Its largest market remains the Netherlands, followed by Belgium and France.