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How far apart are fast chargers on Danish motorways?

Charging pools along the main roads.

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Short answer

Along the core TEN-T network of main European roads, public charging pools for cars must be at most 60 km apart in each direction of travel. Since the end of 2025 each pool on the core network must offer a total power output of at least 400 kW, rising to at least 600 kW by the end of 2027. Denmark already meets all EU charging requirements for cars along the TEN-T network up to 2035. Twenty charging parks for cars along the state road network were planned to open in early 2026.

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Why

  1. The 60 km rule applies in each direction.
  2. The power required at each pool rises in 2027.
  3. Denmark is ahead of the EU targets for cars.

Details

From 2024 the EU also sets a national target of at least 1.3 kW of public charging power for every battery electric car.

Tip

On a long trip, charge before the battery gets low, so a busy or broken charger does not stop you.

What may differ

Smaller roads outside the TEN-T network are not covered by the 60 km rule.

Common misconception

You can drive for hundreds of kilometres on a Danish motorway without a charger.

What actually happens

On the main TEN-T roads, charging pools must be at most 60 km apart in each direction.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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