Rosatom Builds Nuclear-Powered Fast Charging Network for EVs

Rosatom is not just expanding nuclear energy—it is building the infrastructure of the future. Fast charging stations for electric vehicles powered by clean nuclear energy are already operating near Moscow and in Kaliningrad, and by 2030 the state corporation plans to deploy more than 10,000 stations across 53 Russian regions.

Clean Energy and Speed

For several years, Rosatom has been developing a nationwide network of nuclear-powered fast charging stations. At the start of 2025, more than 160 stations were active in 13 regions, with plans to reach 255 by the end of the first quarter. In November 2024, the company launched two charging hubs in Kaliningrad with a combined capacity of over 2 MW: one hub of ten stations on Oktyabrsky Island (1.5 MW) and another at Khrabrovo Airport (0.75 MW).

The network now includes 222 stations, including two new units in Podolsk capable of delivering fast charges up to 150 kW. All stations run on low-carbon energy generated at Rosatom’s nuclear power plants. The primary goal is to make charging accessible, convenient, and environmentally sustainable.

Growth Outlook

By 2030, Rosatom plans to establish a network of 11,000–12,000 stations across 53 regions, while its subsidiary Rosenergoatom aims to capture up to 25% of Russia’s EV charging market.

We continue to expand EV charging infrastructure across the Moscow region, where the number of electric vehicles is growing rapidly. Placing charging stations in satellite cities contributes to the development of the region’s transport system and, considering the characteristics of EVs, also helps improve local environmental conditions. Crucially, all our stations are powered by low-carbon energy from Rosatom’s nuclear plants

Valery Markelov

CEO of RSZS

The initiative encompasses more than just station construction. It includes a complete transportation infrastructure cycle—batteries, motors, magnets, digital services, IT platforms for managing charging stations, and user-friendly mobile apps. Agreements are being signed with regional governments, real estate developers, taxi companies, and car-sharing operators to expand access.

Step-by-Step Expansion

Rosatom’s entry into the EV charging sector has been gradual but deliberate. In 2024, subsidiary AtomEnergo (now RSZS) expanded the fast-charging network to 160 stations across nine regions. From the outset, linking chargers to low-carbon nuclear energy sources was the foundation of Rosatom’s long-term strategy.

Tens of Thousands of New Stations

Rosatom is quickly becoming a major player in the EV charging market by coupling infrastructure development with nuclear energy. Fast charging on clean atomic power is not only sustainable but also modern and economically advantageous.

By 2030, tens of thousands of charging points will help overcome the electric vehicle 'chicken-and-egg' dilemma: widespread infrastructure will encourage faster EV adoption, which in turn will drive demand for more chargers.

If the market maintains its current trajectory, Russia will host one of the world’s largest and most sustainable charging networks, capable of serving millions of EVs. It will help lower the carbon footprint and become part of a new energy era.