EnBW scales back fast‑charging target and ends Senec new‑customer business

EnBW, Germany's largest fast‑charging network operator, currently handles about 31 % of high‑power charging sessions. Starting January 2026, the company will aim for roughly 20 % market share, abandoning fixed expansion targets based on the number of charging points and instead measuring success by utilization per site. The shift reflects industry‑wide low vehicle‑to‑charging‑point ratios that limit profitability and may lead to consolidation among smaller operators. Competitors Aral Pulse and Ionity each hold about 11 % share.

In February, EnBW ended a search for an investor for its storage subsidiary Senec. Without a buyer, Senec will cease new‑customer activities and focus solely on existing customers, while a planned staff reduction will be negotiated with the works council. Ongoing projects, warranty services and pending orders for SENEC Home E4 and P4 units will be completed by the end of 2026. A company spokesperson said, “Der Prozess der Investorensuche ist damit offiziell abgeschlossen.”