Estonian energy provider Elektrum Eesti and fuel station operator Olerex have announced a joint initiative to deploy 170 high-power charging stations at 62 locations across Estonia by the end of 2027. The rollout aims to create one of the country’s most extensive and powerful EV charging networks, supported by €1.9 million in EU funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
The first wave of deployment is already underway, with rapid charging stations now operational in Paide, Tartu, Rakvere, Võru and Türi. Each site currently hosts two 300 kW charging columns, each equipped with dual CCS connectors, offering the potential to charge four vehicles simultaneously. Future sites may include chargers with lower outputs of up to 150 kW, though the exact distribution of power capacities at all 62 planned locations has not yet been disclosed.
A further 28 high-speed charging columns are expected to be installed by the end of 2024. The long-term target of 170 chargers will contribute to an expanding infrastructure network designed to support both urban and remote areas, with coverage extending to smaller towns, islands and Estonia’s border regions.
“Good availability of fast charging is also essential for companies using electric vans and trucks, which require a reliable partner for their daily logistics,” said Piret Miller, CEO of Olerex. “Our goal is to make EV use a real option even in regions where charging opportunities have been limited.”
While it remains unclear whether all chargers will accommodate heavy-duty vehicles, Elektrum Eesti Management Board Member Andrus Liivand stated that the broader Elektrum Drive initiative will see more than 1,000 charging points installed across Estonia by the end of the decade. This includes 330 points by 2025 and over 800 by 2027.
The project aligns with European Union transport goals. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for charging points every 100 kilometres along key transit corridors. Elektrum and Olerex’s partnership is expected to significantly advance Estonia’s compliance with that objective, enhancing convenience for both private and commercial EV users.