Electra has expanded its mobile application into a Europe-wide electric vehicle charging platform, giving users access to approximately 800,000 public charging points across the continent.
The move transforms Electra from a charging network operator into a broader eMobility Service Provider (eMSP), allowing drivers to locate, navigate to and activate charging stations operated by Electra, its ChargeLeague partners and numerous third-party charging providers through a single app.
While the expanded roaming service significantly increases charging coverage, charging prices continue to vary depending on the network operator.
Roaming Network Expands Across Europe
Electra initially offered access to its own fast-charging network before extending compatibility to ChargeLeague partners Ionity, Fastned and Atlante in late 2025.
The company’s current subscription options remain unchanged. Electra+ Smart subscribers, priced at €4.99 per month, can charge at Electra stations from €0.34/kWh and continue to receive preferential pricing across participating ChargeLeague networks. The Electra+ Essential plan costs €1.99 per month, with charging at Electra hubs starting from €0.44/kWh.
Drivers without a subscription continue to pay €0.54/kWh when using the Electra app at the company’s own charging stations, while ad-hoc credit card payments remain priced at €0.69/kWh.
For newly integrated third-party charging networks, Electra said charging prices are displayed in the app before each charging session and no hidden fees apply. Rates differ considerably between operators. In Germany, for example, charging is listed at €0.71/kWh with Mer, €0.79/kWh with Shell Recharge and EnBW, €0.84/kWh with EWE Go and €0.96/kWh at Aral Pulse.
New Charging Features and Network Expansion
As part of its transition to an eMobility Service Provider, Electra has introduced its first RFID charging card. The card is available for a one-time fee of €4.99 for non-subscribers, while customers with an Electra subscription receive it free of charge.
The company is also rolling out Autocharge capability across its own fast-charging network. After completing a one-time activation, compatible vehicles can begin charging automatically when plugged in, eliminating the need for app or card authentication.
Electra noted that Autocharge is only supported by vehicles equipped with a fixed and unique Vehicle Identifier (VID), as some manufacturers use random identifiers that prevent compatibility.
The updated application also includes enhanced route planning and charger recommendation features. According to Electra, its new algorithm evaluates charging power, real-time availability, technical reliability, location and pricing to recommend the most suitable charging station rather than simply the nearest one. Users can also prioritise criteria such as charging cost, distance or charging speed when planning journeys.
Germany Network Continues to Grow
Alongside the software expansion, Electra continues to invest in charging infrastructure across Germany.
On 1 July, the company will officially open its largest urban fast-charging hub in Germany at Herschelstraße 9 in Hanover. The facility features 14 charging points across seven charging stations, each capable of delivering up to 400kW.
The Hanover location joins recently opened Electra charging hubs in Leipzig, Peine, Detmold and Krefeld.
Electra currently operates nearly 700 charging hubs with approximately 4,000 charging points across ten European countries and plans to expand its network to 15,000 fast-charging points by 2030.
Source: Electrive
