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Vattenfall becomes a partner in the Future Taxi – Hamburg's e-mobility is gaining momentum
The reaction of the trade to the "top-down" mandated switch to e-taxis was cautious, but not dismissive. Around 700 of these vehicles are now in use. To ensure that the project doesn't fail in the future due to charging times, Vattenfall is now building its own fast-charging infrastructure together with Lidl – exclusively for taxis.
In the process, 26 charging points are to be created at 13 locations, strategically distributed across the city area. According to the current status, the first station will open in July at the Lidl branch in Kieler Straße. For taxi drivers, this means: fast charging during a break, without detours, and with access to infrastructure that is not clogged by general charging traffic.
A Project with a Clear Direction
The initiative is part of the city's Future Taxi funding program, which was launched in 2021. It combines financial incentives – so far around 4.2 million euros in funding – with accompanying measures such as training, a consulting office, and now also the charging infrastructure. The goal is clear: The taxi industry should demonstrate that the switch to electric drive is possible even under the conditions of a tightly scheduled timetable.
The approach is pragmatic: No comprehensive overhaul of traffic, but a targeted entry where vehicles are frequently on the move, enjoy high visibility – and can make a direct contribution to reducing emissions. In the urban environment, it's believed that electric drives for taxis have long been a realistic option.
Partners from the Economy – and from Sweden
It is not a coincidence that Vattenfall is positioning itself as the largest partner for charging infrastructure. The energy provider is not only a basic supplier in Hamburg, but also brings experience from its home market in Sweden, where electromobility is already more widespread. For the project, they are cooperating with Lidl, which is providing the spaces. The charging points are to be 100 percent powered by renewable energy.
"With these fast charging stations, we are making Hamburg a model city for the electrification of taxi traffic and creating the necessary infrastructure for a smooth transition," says Fabian Hagmann, Vice President E-Mobility at Vattenfall.
The discount retailer Lidl is providing the spaces, and Vattenfall is ensuring that the taxis can be charged quickly, efficiently, and with 100 percent renewable energy. In doing so, Vattenfall can draw on its many years of experience in Sweden.
"Vattenfall is the basic supplier in Hamburg, so the location has special significance for us," Hagemann continues.
This sounds ambitious – but the structure is indeed being created. And: The example could set a precedent. With the fourth funding stage planned for this year, exclusively replacing combustion taxis with electric models, Hamburg also wants to provide a model for other cities.
An Industry in Transition
That such a project can function at all is also due to the dialogue with the trade. The city sought early exchange, involved associations, and introduced pilot phases. Especially for smaller companies, the switch to electric vehicles is an investment – and the charging infrastructure is a crucial factor. If it is not available, it means waiting time and thus loss of income.
With the now planned network of exclusive fast chargers, this risk is significantly reduced. The stations are to be specifically located where drivers can already take a break or can easily stop between two rides. Thus, a strategic charging process becomes part of the work routine.
More than Symbolic Politics
Dr. Anjes Tjarks, Hamburg’s Senator for Transport, speaks of a "model for sustainable, modern mobility." Indeed, the project remains concrete and measurable. The number of e-taxis is growing, the charging points are being built, and the funding is flowing. And: The partnership with companies like Vattenfall and Lidl shows that private business interests and municipal goals can certainly align – at least when the conditions are right.
So Hamburg continues to speed up in electrification!
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