18
Total charging points
Success Story
TankE in the Sauerland:
a modern charging hub for trucks, vans, and passenger cars in Brilon
If charging infrastructure is to truly work, it takes more than hardware. It takes a system that thinks ahead - reliably and around the clock. That is exactly what TankE GmbH achieved with the Brilon charging hub using the chargecloud OS: a project that shows what modern e-mobility management looks like in practice.
Located in Brilon, in the Sauerland region of western Germany, the site benefits from a strategically important setting between the A33, A44 and A46 motorways. The location makes it an ideal hub for regional businesses, logistics traffic, and travelers alike.
TankE GmbH, a subsidiary of RheinEnergie AG, is a full-service provider for charging infrastructure. The company plans, builds, and operates charging solutions for industry, commerce, logistics, municipalities, utilities, and the real estate sector.
Photos: TankE / 138 Media
The challenge
Charging for everyone - without compromise
On the northeastern edge of the Sauerland, surrounded by trees, fields, and three heavily traveled motorways, lies the Brilon industrial area. It was here that TankE and its project partner Witteler Automobile identified a gap: logistics companies, commercial users, and private drivers alike lacked access to high-performance, publicly available charging infrastructure suitable for passenger cars, vans, and trucks.
For e-truck drivers in particular, charging on the road is an everyday challenge. Not every company can build charging infrastructure at its own depot. A reliable, easily accessible charging hub serving as an extended depot was the vision behind the project.
At the same time, the project was technically demanding: different vehicle types, different charging needs, public access via all common charging cards and apps, plus ad hoc charging without registration - all powered by 100% green electricity.
The challenge
Charging for everyone - without compromise
On the northeastern edge of the Sauerland, surrounded by trees, fields, and three heavily traveled motorways, lies the Brilon industrial area. It was here that TankE and its project partner Witteler Automobile identified a gap: logistics companies, commercial users, and private drivers alike lacked access to high-performance, publicly available charging infrastructure suitable for passenger cars, vans, and trucks.
For e-truck drivers in particular, charging on the road is an everyday challenge. Not every company can build charging infrastructure at its own depot. A reliable, easily accessible charging hub serving as an extended depot was the vision behind the project.
At the same time, the project was technically demanding: different vehicle types, different charging needs, public access via all common charging cards and apps, plus ad hoc charging without registration - all powered by 100% green electricity.
The solution
Infrastructure that grows with demand - operated with the chargecloud OS
TankE delivered the Brilon charging hub as a turnkey project - from civil engineering and energy infrastructure to the complete installation of the charging stations. The hub went into operation in early 2026.
At the heart of the site are 12 DC ultra-fast charging points with 200 to 400 kW, specifically designed to meet the high energy demands of e-trucks and vans. An enlarged turning radius allows trucks to charge without unhitching their trailers - a real advantage in day-to-day logistics operations. Six additional AC charging points with 22 kW each complete the offer for passenger cars and vans. Extra parking bays have already been prepared for future expansion.
TankE operates all 18 charging points as a full-service provider via the chargecloud Operating System: monitoring, tariff management, roaming, and billing are handled centrally and automatically. For TankE, this means full operational control, less manual effort, and the assurance that the charging hub runs reliably.
The solution
Infrastructure that grows with demand - operated with the chargecloud OS
TankE delivered the Brilon charging hub as a turnkey project - from civil engineering and energy infrastructure to the complete installation of the charging stations. The hub went into operation in early 2026.
At the heart of the site are 12 DC ultra-fast charging points with 200 to 400 kW, specifically designed to meet the high energy demands of e-trucks and vans. An enlarged turning radius allows trucks to charge without unhitching their trailers - a real advantage in day-to-day logistics operations. Six additional AC charging points with 22 kW each complete the offer for passenger cars and vans. Extra parking bays have already been prepared for future expansion.
TankE operates all 18 charging points as a full-service provider via the chargecloud Operating System: monitoring, tariff management, roaming, and billing are handled centrally and automatically. For TankE, this means full operational control, less manual effort, and the assurance that the charging hub runs reliably.
“Our charging hub in Brilon is more than just a charging offer - it is an extended depot for logistics companies and businesses in the region. With the chargecloud OS, we have created the foundation for stable, scalable operations.”
Jörn Hansen
Head of Corporate Development, TankE GmbH
Additional convenience for truck drivers
24/7 self-service kiosk directly on site
Sanitary facilities with showers and toilets
100% green electricity from RheinEnergie
Access via all common charging cards, apps, or registration-free ad hoc charging
A charging experience built for the future
The Brilon charging hub is proof of what is possible when planning, infrastructure, and operating software work together. TankE continues to grow and is well prepared for what lies ahead with the chargecloud OS: more locations, more charging solutions, more vehicle types, and more requirements.
Because anyone who wants to operate charging infrastructure reliably needs a system that is ready for every challenge - and grows along with it.
Additional convenience for truck drivers
24/7 self-service kiosk directly on site
Sanitary facilities with showers and toilets
100% green electricity from RheinEnergie
Access via all common charging cards, apps, or registration-free ad hoc charging
A charging experience built for the future
The Brilon charging hub is proof of what is possible when planning, infrastructure, and operating software work together. TankE continues to grow and is well prepared for what lies ahead with the chargecloud OS: more locations, more charging solutions, more vehicle types, and more requirements.
Because anyone who wants to operate charging infrastructure reliably needs a system that is ready for every challenge - and grows along with it.
The partners behind the project
TankE GmbH
A subsidiary of RheinEnergie AG. TankE plans, builds, and operates charging infrastructure for electric vehicles - for industry, commerce, logistics, the real estate sector, municipalities, and public utilities.
Witteler Automobile
Paul Witteler GmbH & Co. KG, with seven locations, is the leading contact in the Sauerland region for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as an established specialist for electric and hybrid drivetrains.
