Newsletter #3
Ready to grow
GOFAST’s mission is to build a comprehensive network of high power fast chargers for electric vehicles. Already by Summer 2017, we will open more charging stations in all regions of Switzerland. Thanks to flexible business models, we are able to create ideal solutions for and with our partners – restaurants, entrepreneurs, cantons and municipalities, motorway service areas, power utilities, petrol stations or car dealers. But regardless of the business model or partner: GOFAST always stands for quality, fastest charging speeds, good locations and fair prices. Do you own, or know of, a location where GOFAST should be in the future?
Contact us: info@gofastcharge.com
New charging recommendations by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
A few days ago, the FEDRO has updated and published its «recommendations for the installation of fast chargers alongside federal roads». The goal of these recommendations is to provide cantons and motorway service areas, but also municipalities and private parties, with a set of guidelines in terms of “minimum requirements” for fast charging infrastructure. The fact that the first version was only published last year shows how quickly the industry, and particularly the technology, is progressing. GOFAST supports the FEDRO commitment: with power of 150KW DC charging, supporting all relevant standards (CCS, CHAdeMO, AC Type 2), without any discrimination of access. Additionally, GOFAST invests in the quality of the sites - the available current, the number of charging stations or assistance 24/7 – and already significantly surpasses the minimum requirements.
The recommendations can be downloaded here: DE, FR, IT
swisscharge .ch
«Simplifying your electric vehicle charging» is the slogan of swisscharge .ch. For that, one needs a dense network of charging stations (AC and DC), fair prices, good customer support should charging for once not work flawlessly, open and barrier-free access (including roaming with national and international partners). That and much more it what swisscharge .ch stands for! swisscharge .ch has a rapidly growing network of hundreds of charging spots, strong national and international partners and already more than 500 EV driving customers in Switzerland. Did you know that membership is free of charge (no annual fee or minimum usage requirements) and it includes a RFID card and smartphone APP? Did you know that even without being a member, you can use your credit card to pay only for time and energy used (and not for example a 30 minutes minimum usage)? GOFAST recommends every EV driver to subscribe today and start enjoying the benefits and convenience of swisscharge .ch.
More information online: https://swisscharge.ch
The people behind GOFAST – Domenic Lanz: our first employee
After getting his business degree, Domenic was managing several national and international projects for a large Swiss bank. Since some time, however, his interest in electric mobility – and its resulting changes and challenges – is increasing. He’s especially fascinated by the set-up of the (missing) infrastructure and is excited to have joined GOFAST in summer 2016 to help not only the company, but electric mobility overall, to succeed. He likes to say that Switzerland is the ideal country for EVs: low carbon electrical grid, reasonable distances and above average spending power. At the moment, Domenic is focusing on establishing interesting GOFAST locations together with local partners.
Meet & Greet
On January 19, 2017, the 7th congress “Swiss Forum Electric Mobility” is taking place in Bern. Get to know GOFAST and meet the team. In the first “impulse presentation” and during the first discussion round, Marco Piffaretti will share insights into the “startup GOFAST”, its origin, goals and challenges.
Application to the congress are still possible: http://www.forum-elektromobilitaet.ch/home/kongress/2017/programmuebersicht.html
Season’s greetings form everyone on the GOFAST team. We look forward to connect with you and wish a thrilling 2017!