Increasing the charging time to 60 minutes and enabling two vehicles to charge simultaneously enhances the user experience and makes daily electric vehicle use easier across the city
Endolla Barcelona has also recently opened up to customers of electromobility operator Plugsurfing, who can now access over 1,000 charging points in the network without registering for the service
Endolla Barcelona has introduced two new features designed to improve the user experience by making electric vehicle charging simpler, more convenient and more efficient. These changes further the public electromobility network’s its mission to support city residents in the transition to electric mobility.
First, Endolla Barcelona has extended the maximum charging time at on-street charging points to 60 minutes. This new 30-minute increase offers users greater flexibility and peace of mind and makes it easier for them to charge their vehicles during their commutes. In addition, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing waiting times, from the end of June, Endolla Barcelona will also offer the option to charge two electric vehicles simultaneously at the same point.
Both measures were developed in response to some of the key concerns of electric vehicle users and potential adopters – namely range and trip planning.
“These improvements further consolidate Endolla Barcelona as a strategic public infrastructure operator that supports the transition to electric mobility, with a clear focus on user comfort and service accessibility,” said the Chair of BSM and First Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council, Laia Bonet. “With each new development, Endolla Barcelona helps strengthen Barcelona’s position as a European leader for electromobility, offering a public network tailored to the real needs of its users”.
Interoperability as a roadmap for promoting electric mobility
Managed by BSM, Endolla Barcelona is one of the leading public electromobility networks in southern Europe. Convenience, accessibility and proximity are fundamental principles of its management model. In this context, the network has established agreements with other electromobility operators, enabling their customers to locate and use Endolla Barcelona charging points via their usual mobile apps, without the need to register separately for the service.
The most recent company to partner with Endolla Barcelona is Plugsurfing, adding to a list that includes Etecnics, New Motion (Shell), Iberdrola, Electromaps, Wenea, Zunder, Repsol, Letmecharge, Telpark, Coves and Chargepoint (Has to be). Customers of all these providers can now easily locate, activate and pay for charging at any of Endolla Barcelona’s 1,027 points using their regular mobile app.
Over the past year, the number of charging sessions by external users on the network has risen by 69%. This openness makes Endolla Barcelona a public service that prioritises users, offering them the best possible experience when charging their vehicle.
With these latest improvements and a firm commitment to interoperability, Endolla Barcelona is solidifying its role as a key enabler of electric mobility in the city. By delivering a service that is increasingly accessible, streamlined and integrated, BSM’s public electromobility network not only meets the needs of current users but also helps eliminate barriers to the wider adoption of electric vehicles.
