# Austria electric vehicle infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austria-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-09T14:37:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding in Austria through diverse strategic initiatives. Energie AG has launched a pilot project in the Bad Ischl region by partnering with the hospitality sector. At the Grand Hotel Elisabeth, the company installed 20 AC charging points and high-power DC fast-charging stations. Sonja Kaiser, head of the E-Mobility department at Energie AG, noted that the company aims to make electric mobility accessible across tourism areas, residential buildings, and major transport routes. In Carinthia, Kelag has opened a large-scale public charging hub in Hermagor following a 1.4 million euro investment. Located on the Gailtal Bundesstraße, the facility features twelve covered fast-charging points providing up to 300 kW, supported by an integrated photovoltaic system. Alexander Jordan, Kelag’s head of sales and e-mobility, emphasized that expanding the public fast-charging network is essential for regional practical use. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Kelag opens Carinthia’s largest e-charging hub in Hermagor Kelag has opened a 1.4 million euro electric vehicle charging hub in Hermagor, Austria, featuring twelve 300 kW fast-charging points and integrated solar power. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelag-opens-carinthias-largest-e-charging-hub-in-hermagor ### 2026-10-07: Energie AG expands electric mobility infrastructure via hotel partnerships Energie AG has partnered with the Grand Hotel Elisabeth in Bad Ischl to provide extensive AC and DC electric vehicle charging infrastructure for guests and the public. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energie-ag-expands-electric-mobility-infrastructure-via-hotel-partnerships --- Cite as: Austria electric vehicle infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austria-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-expansion