Ionity has replaced charging equipment supplied by Polish manufacturer Ekoenergetyka with Huawei hardware at its charging park in Elverum, Norway, following repeated technical problems during a pilot project.
The site, which opened at the end of 2025, was the first location in Ionity’s European network to test Ekoenergetyka’s Shared Power technology. However, after recurring malfunctions, Ionity discontinued the trial, removed the equipment and installed a different charging system. The company confirmed the change to electrive following an initial report by charging infrastructure specialist Syed Haseeb Hassan.
Huawei Enters Ionity’s Charging Network
The replacement marks Ionity’s first deployment of Huawei charging equipment. The two companies had announced a partnership at the Power2Drive exhibition in Munich earlier in 2026.
The updated installation in Elverum consists of three Huawei charging stations with six charging points, connected to a separate power unit. According to Ionity’s website, the available charging capacities include four points rated at up to 600 kW and two at up to 500 kW.
An existing Alpitronic station with two 400 kW charging points also remains at the location.
Ekoenergetyka Pilot Encountered Technical Problems
The original Elverum installation used two Ekoenergetyka DLBS power cabinets, which dynamically distributed a combined 800 kW across six charging points.
The system allocated power in increments of 66.7 kW, allowing output to be adjusted according to the charging requirements of connected vehicles.
Ekoenergetyka developed the installation specifically to test its shared-power solution. The pilot was intended to demonstrate how centralised power distribution could support multiple high-power charging points.
Despite the unsuccessful trial, Ionity’s broader relationship with Ekoenergetyka remains in place. The companies have worked together since summer 2023, with Ionity previously ordering the manufacturer’s all-in-one charging stations rated at up to 350 kW.
These installations have primarily been deployed in Croatia, Slovenia and Finland.
Elverum Hosts Multiple Charging Networks
Ionity is not the only charging operator at the Elverum location. The site also includes 28 Tesla Supercharger points, eight Kople charging points rated at up to 180 kW and four Recharge chargers rated at 200 kW.
The Huawei installation gives Ionity access to the site’s highest advertised charging power, with individual points offering up to 600 kW.
However, detailed technical specifications of the replacement Huawei system have not been disclosed. The available information indicates a decentralised configuration using three satellite charging units connected to a separate power unit.
The change represents a setback for Ekoenergetyka’s shared-power pilot, but does not currently indicate an end to its wider supply relationship with Ionity.