The investment plan devised to finance the Autostrada del Brennero project to turn the A22 in the first European Green Corridor also focuses on boosting electric charging stations. While polluting emissions are caused by the vehicles driving on the motorway, Autobrennero wants to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport which is occurring around the world. Installing a widespread network of charging stations on the motorway will drive e-mobility and contribute to the goal the European Union has set to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
Car Charging Stations
The Brenner Motorway can be defined as a Charging Point Operator (CPO), with 15 charging stations distributed across service areas and near motorway exits. These stations provide 75 parking spaces, in addition to dedicated Tesla bays. Charging is offered at significantly lower prices compared to the national average, ranging from €0.33/kWh (standard charging) to €0.43/kWh (ultra-fast charging), versus national averages of €0.40/kWh and €0.80/kWh respectively. This demonstrates that, for the A22, electric charging facilities are not merely a business choice but a genuine commitment to the environment and to the communities that rely on it every day.
List and map of charging stations on the A22
Charging Stations for Trucks
The Brenner Motorway inaugurated in May 2025, at Bolzano Sud in the Firmian parking lot, the first charging station for electric heavy vehicles along the route. The station features three parking spaces and four charging points, three of which are operational with classic CCS2 connectors, albeit at high power (max 600kW), and one thanks to the brand-new MCS connector, standing for Megawatt Charging System, with a 1MW capacity produced by Alpitronic. This innovative system is an absolute novelty for Italy and one of the first in Europe. The main advantage of this ultra-fast charging is the reduced time these vehicles remain idle: charging a truck with a 500kWh battery at a power output of up to 1000kW will take about half an hour, offering a potential range of 500 km, although the transported weight, slopes, and other external factors may influence these figures. For now, the use of the charging station is only possible with a card issued directly by the Brenner Motorway, which will monitor its usage.
Charging stations for refrigerator trucks
Electric energy on the A22 is used to reduce the environmental footprint and sound pollution in the the road transport industry. The company has placed charging stations for refrigerator trucks at Sadobre Vipiteno car park, Trento Nord Interporto car park and Rovereto Sud service station. The service is a sustainable service to diesel generators in HGV rest areas.
