Are you tired of ten different apps for fast charging your electric car across Europe? The solution is coming this summer: the Spark Alliance is combining four charging infrastructure giants into one largest network ever. So - One card for all fast charging stations in the EU!
Welcome to Europe, where driving an electric vehicle can be more of a digital workout than a relaxing journey. Every country, every provider – a new app, a new card, a new frustration. But finally, it seems that this summer will bring a moment of relief: the Spark Alliance is here, and with it the promise of a simpler world of DC fast charging. So! One card for all fast charging stations in the EU!
Ionity, Fastened, Atlante and Electra – the four largest European charging powers – are in Paris signs historic partnership, which will bring more than 1,700 stations and 11,000 charging points into a single, elegant and, above all, functional digital solution. What does this mean for the average driver of an electric Taycan or Ioniq 5? No more searching for the right app, no more countless registrations and above all – less time at the stops, more time on the road.
What is Spark Alliance?
Spark Alliance is a new virtual charging network that combines the infrastructure of four leading DC fast charging providers in Europe. Their goal is simple: to make the fast charging process for electric vehicle users as easy as refueling used to be – without frustration, without unnecessary apps and without hidden costs.
This summer, users will be able to access the entire network of all four providers via a single app – be it Fastned, Ionity, Electra or Atlante. This means that with one registration and one payment method, you will have access to more than 11,000 charging points across Europe.
One card for all fast charging stations in the EU! Why is this important?
The current state of European fast charging infrastructure is – to put it mildly – chaotic. Dozens of different providers, each with their own app, their own prices, their own conditions and often not very reliable equipment. It is true that some providers (such as Plugsurfing or ChargeMap) already offer access to multiple networks, but often at higher prices or with limited reliability.
Spark Alliance does not try to replace existing applications, but unites the biggest players into a serious and robust network where users have access to the best, most powerful DC fast chargers in Europe - including the famous 350 kW Ionity stations, which can match even the most advanced vehicles of today.
Technical capabilities and coverage – One card for all fast charging stations in the EU – Spark Alliance
- Total number of stations: more than 1,700
- Total number of charging points: more than 11,000
- Supported powers: up to 350 kW DC (Ionity), 300+ kW (Fastned), high-performance solutions also at Atlante and Electra
- Access: one app for all stations within the alliance
- Start of operation: summer 2025
Most importantly, the user will be able to monitor availability, prices, charging speeds and even plan their route taking into account optimal stops through a single application.
Spark Alliance vs. Tesla's Supercharger Network
Comparisons with Tesla's network are of course inevitable. According to the latest figures, Tesla has around 1,400 Supercharger stations across Europe, and most of them are now open to non-Tesla vehicles. But the Spark Alliance, with more than 1,700 stations, already exceeds Tesla's reach - and without the need to drive a Tesla. Although it is important to point out that Teslas can of course also refuel at all fast charging stations. This means that in addition to Tesla's own network, drivers can use any other infrastructure.
Additionally, Tesla's system still requires slightly higher prices for vehicles from other manufacturers. While the Spark Alliance is not a more open and inclusive alternative for all makes and types of EVs, it is another option.
Conclusion: Is the Spark Alliance a new electric revolution or just a good idea?
Although it sounds almost too good to be true, the Spark Alliance is one of the most promising steps towards a user-friendly future of electromobility. Easy to use, one app, over 11,000 high-performance charging points – it’s something users have been wanting for years.
But the question remains: will everything work as smoothly as they promise? What will the final price be for the user? Will the prices be comparable to local operators or will centralization lead to higher costs? And finally – what happens when smaller, independent charging networks start to collapse because users no longer need them?
Nevertheless, the Spark Alliance is a step in the right direction. Not only does it bring together four technology giants, it also offers much-needed relief to thousands of EV drivers who want to travel around Europe simply, quickly and efficiently – without 17 different apps and charging cards in their wallets.
Prices have not yet been revealed, but if the Spark Alliance truly offers uniform and transparent terms, then we will have an electric future that is finally worthy of its name.
