Poland's public charging infrastructure has grown substantially since 2019, when fewer than 1,000 public charging points were available nationwide. By the end of 2024, the Polish Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Monitoring Centre (PSNM) recorded over 6,200 publicly accessible charging points, operated by more than a dozen distinct network operators. This article maps the principal operators, their geographic footprint, pricing models, and access systems.
Overview of the Polish Public Charging Market
The Polish market is characterised by a mix of dedicated EV network operators, energy utility companies that have expanded into EV charging, and fuel retail chains adapting their station forecourts. Unlike Germany or the Netherlands, where a small number of dominant operators control the majority of points, the Polish market remains more fragmented, with significant regional variations in network coverage.
The highest densities of public charging points are found in the Warsaw metropolitan area (approximately 1,400 points), followed by Kraków (approximately 520), Wrocław (approximately 480), and the Tri-City area (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot) with approximately 380 points. Coverage along the A1, A2, and A4 motorways has expanded significantly since 2022, driven by AFIR pre-compliance investment.
Principal Charging Network Operators
GreenWay Poland
GreenWay Poland operates the largest dedicated EV charging network in the country. As of Q1 2025, the operator manages approximately 650 AC and DC charging points across Poland, concentrated primarily in urban centres and along major intercity routes. GreenWay's DC fast chargers are predominantly 50–150 kW CCS Combo 2 units, with a minority of CHAdeMO ports retained for legacy compatibility.
GreenWay uses a subscription-based pricing model: registered users pay a monthly base fee (approximately 29 PLN/month) and a per-kWh energy rate (approximately 1.89 PLN/kWh for DC); non-registered users pay a higher rate via contactless card payment. GreenWay stations are accessible via the GreenWay mobile application and RFID cards, and the network participates in the Hubject and Gireve roaming platforms.
Orlen Charge
PKN Orlen's EV charging network, Orlen Charge, has expanded rapidly since 2021 as part of the company's energy transition strategy. By early 2025, Orlen Charge operates over 800 charging points at Orlen and STOP CAFE fuel station locations throughout Poland. The network includes a mix of 22 kW AC chargers and 50–150 kW DC fast chargers. Orlen Charge's geographic reach is particularly strong outside major cities due to Orlen's existing fuel retail network in smaller towns and rural areas.
Access to Orlen Charge stations is available via the Orlen mobile application and via contactless payment. Orlen Charge participates in the Polish CPO roaming system coordinated through GIREVE. Pricing is published per session by location and charger type; typical DC pricing is 1.79–2.19 PLN/kWh.
IONITY
IONITY is a pan-European joint venture between BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen Group, and Hyundai, operating high-power charging (HPC) stations at 350 kW maximum output. In Poland, IONITY operates sites primarily along the A2 (Warsaw–Łódź–Poznań corridor), A4 (Katowice–Wrocław–Kraków), and selected motorway sections. All IONITY sites use CCS Combo 2 exclusively; CHAdeMO is not supported.
IONITY introduced a flat membership rate in 2021 (the IONITY Passport, approximately 17.99 EUR/month, providing 0.35 EUR/kWh charging) alongside a pay-as-you-go rate that is significantly higher (up to 0.79 EUR/kWh). EV manufacturers including BMW, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Ford offer preferential IONITY rates through vehicle-specific programmes.
Ekoenergetyka
Ekoenergetyka-Polska is a Polish manufacturer of charging stations that also operates a public network, primarily across municipal parking facilities and retail centres in Poznań, Zielona Góra, and surrounding regions. The company supplies charging infrastructure to municipalities, public transport operators, and corporate fleet managers, and operates a public-facing network branded under its own name. Ekoenergetyka stations support CCS, CHAdeMO, and Type 2.
Allego (formerly E.ON Drive)
Allego operates a pan-European charging network with a growing Polish presence, concentrated on motorway corridors. Polish Allego sites are predominantly 50–175 kW DC stations. Access is via the Allego app or contactless payment, with roaming available through the Hubject network. Allego announced an expansion of its Polish network in 2024 under the AFIR compliance programme.
NOXO and Smaller Operators
Several smaller operators and municipal networks operate individual stations or clusters in specific localities. NOXO, as illustrated at the Gdański Business Center I in Warsaw, represents the growing segment of destination chargers at office and commercial real estate developments. These chargers — typically 22 kW AC — are not always listed on aggregate map platforms and may require building-specific access credentials.
Pricing Structures and Access Systems
Public charging pricing in Poland is not standardised and varies significantly by operator. The following pricing models are in use:
- Per-kWh billing: The most common model; charges are assessed against verified energy delivery. Transparent and compatible with EU metering regulations.
- Per-minute billing: Used by some AC networks and some legacy DC installations. Penalises slower-charging vehicles and is increasingly rare on new deployments.
- Session flat fee: Uncommon in Poland; found at some municipal and private destination chargers.
- Subscription + per-kWh: Used by GreenWay and some other operators; lower per-kWh rates for registered members.
Under the amended Energy Law and the AFIR transposition, all public chargers above 50 kW in Poland are required to accept contactless payment (bank card or NFC) from 2024. The Polish Government's electromobility strategy page includes updated guidance on CPO obligations.
Roaming Between Networks
Cross-network roaming allows EV drivers to access stations from multiple operators through a single account, application, or card. The principal roaming hubs active in Poland are:
- Hubject (intercharge): A widely adopted European B2B roaming platform used by GreenWay, Allego, IONITY (partly), and others. Enables e-Mobility Service Providers (EMSPs) to offer multi-network access.
- GIREVE: A French-operated roaming hub with growing Polish operator participation, used by Orlen Charge and others.
- eMobility Polska: A Polish domestic roaming initiative coordinating smaller operators. Effective in regions underserved by international roaming platforms.
In practice, EV drivers in Poland most commonly use manufacturer-provided applications (e.g., BMW Charging, Volkswagen We Charge, Hyundai myHyundai) that aggregate roaming access across multiple networks. Dedicated third-party apps such as Plugshare, Chargemap, and ABRP (A Better Route Planner) provide real-time station availability data, user reviews, and route planning with charging stops.
Motorway Charging Infrastructure
Poland's motorway charging density increased significantly between 2022 and 2024. Under AFIR requirements, member states must ensure fast charging availability every 60 km on the TEN-T core network. On the A2 motorway between Warsaw and the German border, DC fast charging (50–350 kW) is available at approximately 30 km intervals on average. The A1 corridor (Gdańsk to Gorzyczki) and A4 (Kraków to Wrocław) have comparable coverage, though several gaps remained as of early 2025 in sections under motorway concession management.
The General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) publishes motorway service area locations and the associated charging operators. IONITY operates the largest number of HPC sites at Polish motorway service areas, followed by Orlen Charge.
Urban Charging Access
In Polish cities, public charging is available in several distinct location categories: on-street parking managed by municipalities, car park structures operated by commercial companies, shopping centre car parks, and hotel or accommodation facilities. Warsaw's municipal parking authority (ZDM) operates dedicated EV parking bays with integrated Type 2 chargers in central districts. Access requires a Warsaw City Card or payment via the Warsaw parking application.
Several major retail chains — including IKEA, Auchan, and Decathlon — operate complimentary or low-cost AC chargers (11–22 kW) in their car parks, typically provided and maintained by Orlen Charge or GreenWay under commercial agreements.
Finding Charging Stations in Poland
Several mapping platforms provide reliable, regularly updated data on public charging locations in Poland:
- PlugShare — user-verified station database with check-in system and real-time availability for some operators
- Chargemap — European network with strong Polish operator integration
- Operator-specific apps (GreenWay, Orlen Charge, IONITY) — most accurate for respective networks
- EAFO (European Alternative Fuels Observatory) — national-level infrastructure statistics
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