JLR has opened access to a 1.1 million-strong European charging network through a newly announced partnership with Digital Charging Solutions (DCS).

EV and PHEV drivers across 29 European countries can filter chargers by availability and speed, with monthly billing

Drivers of Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar models can use either their InControl Remote app or any future JLR apps to locate and pay monthly for over one million public chargers throughout Europe.

Powered by Digital Charging Solutions’ (DCS) platform, which is connected to hundreds of electric charging point operators across the UK and Europe, drivers with plug‑in hybrid and electric vehicles can filter for charger availability and speed in their chosen locations across 29 European countries, as well as pay for charging on a monthly basis.

The network includes a range of urban and rural locations. As an example, over 16,000 chargers are available around Stuttgart, while popular Mediterranean islands such as Rhodes, Greece, feature over 200 chargers. In more remote places such as the East Tyrol region in the Austrian Alps and as far north as cities like Tromsoya in Norway, chargers are widely available.

Every buyer of a new or approved used JLR plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) will receive a complimentary, branded charging card. Existing vehicle owners can instantly request their physical card through their local retailer or directly inside the mobile app.

The infrastructure expansion arrives just ahead of JLR’s next-generation electric vehicle line-up. The highly anticipated Range Rover Electric is scheduled to launch later this year.

Mark Camilleri, director of charging and connected services at JLR, said: “Quality, choice and convenience are critical to the luxury experience we are creating for our electric vehicle clients. Through this new partnership, we are giving clients the power to seamlessly access one of Europe’s most comprehensive charging networks.”

Petr Füzék, commercial director at DCS, added: “Luxury clients expect quality and reliability in every aspect of vehicle ownership, and public charging is no exception. At DCS, we’re proud to support JLR as they expand their public charging service, ensuring a seamless electric journey for clients.”