Just in time for the height of the summer travel season, Porsche has opened its latest Charging Lounge in Ringsheim, strategically located in the heart of South Baden’s Ortenau district. As the eighth entry in the brand’s expanding network of exclusive charging stations, this new site reinforces Porsche’s commitment to delivering a premium, brand-aligned EV ownership experience.
Positioned near the A5 autobahn and only a stone’s throw from the popular Europa-Park in Rust, the Ringsheim lounge offers more than just fast charging — it offers a thoughtfully curated experience tailored for both vehicle and driver.
Up to 400 kW: Charging That Keeps Pace with Porsche Performance
The new site is equipped with six high-performance DC charging stations, each capable of delivering up to 400 kW. That’s enough to take a Taycan from 10% to 80% state of charge in just 18 minutes, with the all-new electric Macan 4S requiring only slightly more time — around 21 minutes. Open 24/7, the lounge ensures that Porsche owners can stay on the move without compromising on speed or comfort.
Access to the lounge and its services is streamlined via Porsche’s advanced Charging Service, allowing for central billing and simple authentication. Drivers can link their vehicle license plate to their Porsche ID in the My Porsche app for automatic gate access via license plate recognition — no card swipe or QR scan necessary, though both remain available as backup options.
More Than Just a Charging Stop
The Porsche Charging Lounge in Ringsheim exemplifies the brand’s luxury ethos. Roofed outdoor seating areas come with built-in speakers, while the interior offers plush lounge chairs, modern restrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and refreshments including soft drinks, snacks, coffee, and filtered water. The facility is designed to be a quiet, comfortable haven for travelers — a place to recharge both literally and figuratively.
Forming a Pan-European EV Route
Ringsheim is now part of a growing European network of Porsche-exclusive Charging Lounges, joining locations in Bingen am Rhein, Estenfeld, Hamburg, Ingolstadt, Leonberg, Koblach (Austria), and Nyon (Switzerland). The layout of these lounges now allows for a curated EV road trip across key parts of Europe — think Stuttgart to the Swiss Alps, with high-speed charging and Porsche-caliber amenities every few hundred kilometers.
With over 900,000 charging points already available via the Porsche Charging Service — including more than 85,000 DC fast chargers across 26 countries — Porsche owners have broad access beyond the lounges as well. Partnerships with major providers like IONITY, Aral Pulse, and now Fines Charging in Bulgaria, continue to expand the network’s reach and reliability. For subscribers of the Porsche Charging Service Plus, rates are as low as €0.39/kWh at select partners.
Digital Integration for Seamless Access
Navigation to each Charging Lounge is fully integrated into Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and the My Porsche app, where the lounge locations are clearly marked with a distinctive gold icon. Whether you’re on a planned road trip or making an impromptu stop, Porsche ensures ease of access, fast charging, and the kind of refinement that befits its customer base.
Conclusion: Charging, the Porsche Way
With the launch of the Ringsheim Charging Lounge, Porsche continues to redefine what EV charging should look and feel like. No longer just a technical necessity, it’s now a part of the Porsche journey — a seamless blend of performance, luxury, and lifestyle. For business travelers, families headed to Europa-Park, or road-trippers chasing Alpine curves, Ringsheim is the new must-stop along the electric Autobahn.
Source: Porsche