Eldrive took part in ICNC26, the Intercharge Network Conference, held at Berlin Tempelhof on 1–3 September 2026. The event brings together charging operators, technology providers and other eMobility companies to discuss the development of EV charging infrastructure.
Dragoș Teodorescu, Technical Director at Eldrive Romania, delivered the presentation “The Customer at the Centre: How Eldrive Is Building the Next Generation of EV Charging” on the AMPECO Ecosystem Stage.
Dragoș explained how Eldrive uses traffic flows and charging data to plan its network across Romania, Bulgaria and Lithuania.
“We look at traffic on strategic routes, local EV registrations and how people use our stations throughout the day and across different seasons. This helps us decide where to build, how much power to install and when to expand. The right charger in the wrong place is still wrong,” said Dragoș.
One example is Supernova Pitești in Romania, where Eldrive installed a MOON–Alpitronic HYC1000 system with 1 MW of shared power capacity. It can charge four vehicles simultaneously and deliver up to 600 kW through a single CCS connector, depending on the vehicle’s charging capability and available power.
“We chose this system because the grid connection could support it and because it allows us to distribute power according to what each vehicle needs. We also need to consider how demand at the location will develop, including future demand from electric trucks,” Dragoș explained.
According to Eldrive’s operating data, charging sessions at the location increased by 40% when comparing the periods before and after the system went live. The site also expanded from 11 charging points at its opening in December 2025 to 14 by May 2026.
Eldrive continues to use station data to guide further investment across its network, with infrastructure planning looking 24–36 months ahead.
“Opening a station is only the beginning. We monitor sessions, energy delivered and occupancy to understand when more capacity is needed. By reserving electrical capacity and space from the start, we can expand the site as demand grows,” said Dragoș.
The presentation also covered different charging needs in urban locations. At Club One in Bucharest, Eldrive has installed 800 kW of capacity through one 400 kW charger and two 200 kW units, serving both fleet vehicles and the public. At XO Park in Sofia, a shared 720 kW system supplies six charging dispensers for passenger vehicles and electric trucks.
Alongside physical infrastructure, Dragoș discussed the role of the AMPECO platform in supporting Eldrive’s network of more than 3,500 charging points across Bulgaria, Romania and Lithuania.
The platform supports network monitoring, charging sessions, payments and integrations. Drivers can use features such as real-time station availability, Route Planner and Autocharge to plan their journeys and simplify charging.
“Drivers want to find an available charger, plan their stops and start charging without unnecessary steps. That is why the physical infrastructure and the digital experience have to work together,” said Dragoș.
The presentation was followed by a fireside chat and Q&A session with Nikolay Dobrev, Market Director at AMPECO.
Meanwhile, Romania’s electric vehicle fleet continues to expand. According to LEKTRI.CO’s Romanian e-Mobility Index, the country’s active electric passenger car and van fleet reached an estimated 73,307 vehicles at the end of July 2026, up from 63,572 at the end of December 2025. This represents growth of approximately 15.3%, or 9,735 vehicles, in the first seven months of 2026.
