Hofer, the discount retailer owned by Germany’s Aldi Süd, has commissioned charging infrastructure provider Allego to develop and operate a fast-charging network at nearly 50 of its store locations across Slovenia. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
The new charging stations are planned to offer high capacities, with installations providing up to $200$ kW or, where feasible, up to $400$ kW. Hofer stated that the chargers will be available around the clock and will offer competitive pricing.
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The first charging location under the partnership was recently opened at a Hofer branch in Škofja Loka, a town located northwest of Ljubljana.
Marko Mravljak, COO of Hofer, commented on the importance of the reliability of the service provided by the partnership. He added, “We are convinced that this marks the beginning of a long-term and successful partnership.”
Christian Zeh, COO of Allego, highlighted the integration of charging into daily routines. “Together with Hofer, we are integrating reliable and convenient charging into our customers’ routines – whether during their weekly shop or longer trips. Each new location brings us closer to truly carefree electric mobility and strengthens Allego’s path to becoming the leading operator of charging stations in Slovenia,” Zeh stated.
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While specific hardware details were not formally disclosed by the partners, images from the inaugural location show a Hypercharger unit manufactured by Alpitronics, which is known for producing stations with the specified high outputs.
