# European electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-11-01T18:03:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The electric vehicle charging sector in Europe is seeing significant infrastructure developments. IONITY has expanded access to its high-power network in Portugal, allowing users to manage charging and payments directly via a mobile application following legislative changes. This network includes 106 charging points across 20 locations.

To address rising demand and grid connection delays, IONITY plans to deploy battery storage systems at approximately 50 stations starting in 2027. This technology, such as a 1,028 kWh system in Germany, allows stations to accumulate electricity during low demand to increase capacity without waiting for electrical grid reinforcements. This expansion follows reported surges in charging sessions during peak travel periods in France.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Ionity to deploy battery storage to expand European charging network

Ionity will install battery storage at 50 European stations by 2027 to expand charging capacity without waiting for electrical grid upgrades, amid rising demand for electric vehicle infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ionity-to-deploy-battery-storage-to-expand-european-charging-network

### 2026-10-14: EV charging networks IONITY and Iberdrola expand infrastructure and access

IONITY enables direct charging access via its app in Portugal, while Iberdrola expands its EV infrastructure with over 100 new charging points installed daily.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ev-charging-networks-ionity-and-iberdrola-expand-infrastructure-and-access

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Cite as: European electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-expansion