Fastned is charging ahead— quite literally. In the first six months of 2026, the fast‑charging operator rolled out twenty‑eight new stations, the highest number it has ever added in such a short period. With this expansion, Fastned’s network now spans more than four hundred stations across nine European countries.
Momentum
The company says Europe’s shift toward electric mobility kept gaining speed, even as geopolitical tensions lingered. Charging sessions brought in over seventy‑five million euros, which is roughly two‑fifths more than the same period last year. Operating profit more than doubled, reaching about thirty‑seven million euros, while net losses shrank from just over eighteen million to around thirteen million.
Outlook
CEO Michiel Langezaal summed it up: revenue is rising, costs are stabilising, and operating profit is accelerating. Thanks to the strong first half, Fastned has upgraded its expectations for the full year. The company now anticipates a profit margin of around forty‑five percent, up from its earlier estimate of thirty‑five to forty percent.
Targets
What hasn’t changed are its growth targets. Fastned still expects to have between seventy and one hundred new stations up and running by year‑end. The forecast for average revenue per station also remains steady.
Earlier, Fastned noted that elevated petrol and diesel prices—driven by the conflict in the Middle East—were likely to push more drivers toward public fast‑charging options.
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