Luxembourg awards public charging concession to charge@lux

Luxembourg has taken a decisive step towards decarbonising its transport sector by awarding the concession for its public charging infrastructure to the consortium charge@lux. The group consists of Electris Luxembourg SA, Cube 4T8 SARL, and Socom SA, which will operate the network for an initial period of seven years.

Luxembourg’s distribution system operators (DSOs) have deployed a nationwide charging network under the brands Chargy (AC) and SuperChargy (DC fast chargers) since 2017. Currently, 666 of the planned 710 Chargy chargers and 82 of the 90 planned SuperChargy units are operational across the country. However, under Directive (EU) 2019/944, DSOs are no longer permitted to own, develop, manage, or operate public charging stations, with only strictly defined exceptions. As a result, Luxembourg has legislated for the operation and management of the Chargy and SuperChargy networks to be transferred to a single concessionaire.

“These provisions oblige DSOs to sell the public charging infrastructure, following a competitive tender, to the economic operator who submits the bid considered to be the most economically advantageous,” Chargy states on its website.

The Ministry confirms that the transition will not impact end users. “For the user, the concession will have no impact. Charging stations will continue to be accessible with the same identification and payment methods as before, and the conditions applicable to the concessionaire will ensure continuity in the quality of service offered.”

The Chargy and SuperChargy networks remain a central pillar of Luxembourg’s e-mobility strategy. Beyond infrastructure expansion, the government continues to incentivise EV uptake through tax benefits, purchase subsidies, and fleet electrification programmes as it targets significant emission reductions in the coming five years.

The new concession model is intended to ensure the sustainable development and reliable operation of public charging infrastructure while aligning with EU regulations that separate grid operations from charging services. As the Ministry concludes, the move marks “a strategic step towards the decarbonisation of transport” and reflects Luxembourg’s commitment to accelerating its transition to electric mobility.

According to the official government statement, transport accounts for 60% of Luxembourg’s CO₂ emissions, making the sector a key focus of the government’s National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC). One of the central targets is to electrify 49% of the country’s car fleet by 2030, a goal that relies on the availability of robust and accessible charging options.

The Ministry of the Economy notes: “The electrification of vehicles must be accompanied by an appropriate charging infrastructure, including private chargers at home and workplaces, chargers accessible to the public in private spaces such as commercial car parks, and public charging stations in public parking areas.”

gouvernement.lu (Ministry of the Economy; in French), chargy.lu