Klagenfurt Pilot
Bi-directional AC charging at mobility hubs with integration of sharing fleet
Location and context
The Klagenfurt pilot is situated in a multimodal mobility hub on the western edge of the city, near a major motorway exit. The site includes a 254-space parking facility, strategically positioned next to key tourist attractions, the Wörthersee lake, and a densely populated urban area.
This location experiences a diverse mix of vehicle usage, including tourist traffic, commuter parking, and long-term vehicle storage, making it an ideal setting for testing the integration of V2G-capable EV-sharing fleets and public transport links. The site’s direct connectivity to bus and train services further enhances its potential for multimodal transport solutions.
Demonstration activities
The pilot will deploy five bidirectional AC charging stations, each providing 11 kW charging power via Mode 3 chargers. These stations will be mounted on concrete foundations at the Park&Ride space and integrated with a centralised control system that manages real-time data exchange between vehicles and the charging infrastructure.
One of the key aspects being explored is how V2G operations interact with different user groups. The pilot will study the impact of bidirectional charging on car-sharing services, private vehicle owners, corporate fleets, and municipal transport systems, refining business models to support mass deployment. The City of Klagenfurt and local stakeholders will be closely involved in assessing how this technology can be scaled.
Key partners
Lead
Coordinating the Klagenfurt pilot focussing on user-centric research and social innovation to deploy inclusive bidirectional charging infrastructure.
Development of V2G communication and deployment of five charging stations
Research on multi-level infrastructure for bidirectional charging and business models for mass deployment
Integration of V2G technology into an EV car-sharing service and development of a user-centric charging application
Grid safety analysis, scheduling support for charge point operators, and assessment of V2G benefits for grid flexibility
Site allocation, stakeholder coordination, and research on public space deployment of bidirectional charging infrastructure
