In Nomine assisted Elektrum with the opening of an electric vehicle charging station at Lõunakeskus, Tartu. The Elektrum Drive charging network plans to open more than 3,000 charging points by 2030, with nearly 1,000 of them in Estonia.
The total number of registered electric vehicles in Estonia is approaching 6,000, and Elektrum is preparing for a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles. Thus, a charging station was opened in Tallinn last November, and this year stations will be opened in Tartu and Narva. This year, nearly 100 charging points will be added to the Elektrum Drive network. By 2027, 500 charging points are planned to be established in Estonia, and by the end of the decade, nearly 1,000, while more than 3,000 charging points will be established in the Baltic States.
Andrus Liivand, a member of the management board of Elektrum Eesti, said: “The number of electric vehicles is growing rapidly and should reach a significant level this decade. This requires us to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network, as well as new business models that offer various additional services alongside electromobility services. Forecasts indicate that by 2025 there could be nearly 17,000 electric vehicles in Estonia, and by 2030, at least 50,000. Along with electromobility, charging opportunities will also expand – by 2030, at least one public charging point will be needed for every 10–15 electric cars. Therefore, we are actively seeking partners among commercial property owners to find locations for innovative charging solutions.”
According to Raimond Tamm, Deputy Mayor of Tartu, the wider adoption of electric vehicles will have a positive impact on the daily living environment, as it will reduce air pollution and noise caused by car traffic. “In Tartu city’s strategic plans, we have considered a significant increase in the proportion of electric vehicles in city traffic. The more public charging opportunities there are, the more eagerly electric vehicles will be purchased. Previously, due to the private sector’s lack of interest, the city government has installed public fast chargers in the city center, but fortunately, growing demand has made providing charging services attractive enough for the private sector,” added Tamm.
According to Silver Hage, a member of the supervisory board and head of sustainability at Astri Group, promoting electric vehicle charging infrastructure is an important part of Astri Group’s green strategy. “The Elektrum Drive chargers installed at Tartu Lõunakeskus are a solid addition to Tartu’s charging infrastructure. Public charging points play an important role in both long-distance travel and the growth of the number of electric vehicles. In the short term, there are obstacles to charging near apartment buildings. Having chargers at shopping centers is essential, and our strategy includes installing chargers of various speeds near all main entrances of Lõunakeskus and other buildings in the commercial park. During charging, customers can eat, shop, and spend time at the center.”
