Allego installs fast chargers at nearly 50 Hofer stores in Slovenia

Hofer, the discount retailer owned by Aldi Süd, has commissioned Allego to build a fast-charging network at nearly 50 Hofer locations across Slovenia by the end of 2026. The charging stations, where possible, will offer charging capacities of up to 200 kW or up to 400 kW.

Allego ladestation alpitronic hofer aldi slowenien — Image: Hofer

Hofer has announced that charging electric vehicles at nearly 50 of its stores in Slovenia will be possible by the end of 2026 – and at competitive prices, as stated. The chargers will be accessible not only during store opening hours but around the clock. The discount retailer has partnered with Allego as its technology and operations provider. Marko Mravljak, COO of Hofer, emphasises that this ensures a reliable and competitive service. He added: “We are convinced that this marks the beginning of a long-term and successful partnership.”

The first charging location was recently opened at a Hofer branch in Škofja Loka, a town northwest of Ljubljana. Christian Zeh, COO of Allego, also attended the inauguration and stated: “Together with Hofer, we are integrating reliable and convenient charging into our customers’ routines – whether during their weekly shop or longer trips. Each new location brings us closer to truly carefree electric mobility and strengthens Allego’s path to becoming the leading operator of charging stations in Slovenia.”

The partners did not provide details about the charging hardware in their announcement. However, a press image from the first location shows a Hypercharger by Alpitronics. The manufacturer is known for offering charging stations with outputs of up to 200 kW and 400 kW, and it is highly likely that these devices will also be installed at other Hofer locations.

esmmagazine.com, hofer.si (in Slovenian)

This article was first published by Cora Werwitzke for electrive’s German edition.