TotalEnergies eyes sale of its German EV charging business
About 190 charging sites, including state‑funded projects, are expected to be sold as the company reverses its expansion plans.
TotalEnergies is eyeing an exit to Germany’s EV charging market, with the buyers seeking process already underway, marking a sharp shift from the strategy it set just three years ago. According to documents cited by The Pioneer, the company has hired consulting firm Roland Berger to find potential acquirers for its German operations.
The sale package includes roughly 190 charging parks, only a third of which are currently operational, with more than 120 additional locations still in planning or under construction. The documents highlight significant public subsidies attached to the network, positioning the sale as an opportunity to take over government‑funded fast‑charging contracts.
The move comes amid slower‑than‑expected growth in Germany’s electric‑vehicle market. Despite earlier expectations of 15 million EVs on the road by 2030, the country closed 2025 with around two million battery‑electric vehicles.
Market observers cited by The Pioneer say the pool of potential buyers may be limited due to participation caps in the Deutschlandnetz programme and the risks associated with delayed construction timelines. Other operators, including BayWa, are also reportedly considering divestments.
