Tesla, Fastned get EU court guidance in German EV charging-stations dispute
( April 29, 2025, 09:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's directive on public procurement allows national authorities to modify an original award to highway fuel station operator Tank & Rast, without calling for a new tender process. Today's ruling comes in response to a referral made by the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court as part of a legal effort by Tesla and Fastned to open the concession of electric-vehicle charging stations in Germany. Tesla and Fastned are challenging the allocation of EV charging stations to Tank & Rast without a tender process.Press release and ruling are attached. Case reference is C-452/23. ...
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