hvv switch Charging infrastructure at hvv switch

The City of Hamburg aims to transition key modes of transportation with high mileage—which are crucial to the mobility transition—to zero-emission powertrains as quickly as possible. Car-sharing
is a key sector in this effort; when combined with public transportation, it is intended to reduce the overall number of privately owned vehicles in the city. To facilitate the transition of car-sharing fleets to zero-emission powertrains, a close dialogue is being maintained with the industry to define mutual expectations and obligations. In this context, Hamburg also aims to offer incentives to car-sharing operators to convert their fleets to zero-emission powertrains. By 2024, car-sharing fleets are expected to be up to 80% zero-emission.

Equipping hvv switch points with charging infrastructure is an extremely effective measure in this regard. Since car-sharing users prioritize hvv switch points due to the high likelihood of being able to park there, a charging option must also be created here where electric vehicles can be recharged. In this way, users can easily integrate the start of the charging process into their daily routines, which makes it more attractive for operators to add more electric vehicles to their fleets.

The hvv switch points will be equipped in stages. Starting with the hvv switch points at public transit stops, car-sharing locations at the airport and hvv switch points in neighborhoods will subsequently be equipped. These two use cases represent key pillars for transitioning car-sharing fleets to zero-emission vehicles. While the hvv switch points in neighborhoods are particularly important for users due to their proximity to their homes (origin-to-destination travel), the hvv switch point to be established at the airport is of extremely high relevance to the operators. This is because the introduction of new vehicles into the fleet sometimes takes place via the airport. Due to the large concentration of vehicles at the airport, operators also frequently perform maintenance services on the vehicles there.

The City of Hamburg supports the equipping of hvv switch points with charging infrastructure using funds from its own budget.