Etecnic and WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC inaugurate Catalonia’s leading sustainable ultra-fast charging hub
Customer:
WeiderAuto Electric
Customer type:
Parking
Company:
Etecnic
Project Description
Etecnic has developed an EV charging station for WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC located in a strategic area between Tarragona and Salou, designed to offer fast, accessible, and efficient charging for both private users and transport professionals.
The facility features 9 ultra-fast chargers, including 8 120 kW units and 1 180 kW unit, serving 18 electrified spaces. Additionally, the station is powered by a 360 kW nominal solar photovoltaic plant, reinforcing the use of renewable energy for charging.
To facilitate access, users can start and pay for their charging sessions using the EVcharge app or via a payment kiosk with POS terminal, with no prior registration required. The station is also integrated into the EVcharge network and features an alarm system to enhance security and infrastructure availability.
Identifying needs, regulations, and grants
The project stems from the detection of a real need for fast and accessible charging infrastructure in a strategic area with high traffic and logistical activity, located between Tarragona and Salou, near the highway.
Thomas Weider and Oliver Güell, founders of WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC and EV drivers for nearly a decade, identified the opportunity to promote a charging model that would facilitate the continuity of electric mobility, offering competitive prices and simple access for all types of users.
The project has benefited from MOVES III Plan grants, with Etecnic guiding WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC through the documentation management and subsidy processing, facilitating the development and viability of the infrastructure.
WeiderAuto Electric:
9 ultra-fast chargers, for a total of 18 electric vehicle charging spots
Contracted services
MOVES III Program
The “LOW COST Chargers by WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC” project was developed with support from the MOVES III Plan. Etecnic guided WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC throughout the subsidy management and application process, facilitating access to grants and ensuring the smooth execution of the project.
This support has been key to promoting a charging infrastructure based on renewable energy and aligned with sustainable mobility goals.
Experience, approachability, and commitment to a comprehensive electric mobility project
The expertise of Etecnic’s engineering department has made it possible to offer a comprehensive 360º service, which includes:
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Consulting
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Grant management and procedures
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Infrastructure installation
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Software and APP powered by EVcharge
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Maintenance and 24/7 support
The EVcharge platform centralizes the smart management of the chargers, ensuring their operation, maintenance, and availability, improving operational efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs.
The project stands out for its commitment to sustainability, thanks to the 360 nominal kW solar photovoltaic plant, capable of generating 408,000 kWh annually, which translates to savings of 1,200 kg of CO₂ daily, equivalent to driving 7,400 km in an electric vehicle. In a second phase, the installation of a photovoltaic canopy is planned to increase renewable energy capture.
Additionally, the project incorporates tariff innovation through EVcharge’s Smart Pricing module, which in a second phase will allow for dynamic rates based on artificial intelligence, taking into account solar production, energy costs, and user habits.
Thanks to this technology, WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC will be able to offer competitive prices, with rates below 29 cents and down to 19 cents through charging coupons, as well as special conditions for groups such as the taxi sector.
This project consolidates WEIDERAUTO ELECTRIC and Etecnic as key players in the transition toward accessible, sustainable, and innovative electric mobility.
