PPC Blue Romania, part of the PPC Group in Romania, has entered into a strategic partnership with retail park developer Cometex—part of the Altex Group—to install ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations at various Altex locations and across the entire national network of 19 retail parks in the Cometex portfolio.
The collaboration between PPC blue and Cometex aims to support the transition toward electric mobility and provide customers with access to modern charging solutions located near retail spaces. This initiative contributes actively to the development of sustainable infrastructure and the creation of a cleaner, more responsible urban environment.
To date, 20 charging points have been installed in Giurgiu, Slatina, Bucharest, Câmpina, Mediaș, and Huși. In Giurgiu, the network includes a high-speed hub with 8 charging points (total installed capacity of 450 kW) at Aurora Retail Park, as well as 2 charging points (total capacity of 50 kW) at Plaza Giurgiu. In Slatina and Bucharest, 2 charging points with a total capacity of 82 kW are available at Altex Slatina Greenfield and Altex Iris Titan, respectively. In Câmpina, Mediaș, and Huși, electric vehicle owners have access to two 50kW charging points at each of the following locations: Altex Câmpina Greenfield, Mediaș Retail Park, Drobeta Turnu Severin Retail Park, and Huși Retail Park. Additionally, there is a charging site at Aurora Retail Park in Bacău with a capacity of 100kW. In the near future, another 16 charging points will be completed at locations in Târgu Neamț and Pantelimon, further expanding the network nationwide.
As part of this partnership, over 300 new charging points are set to be installed—with an estimated total installed capacity exceeding 20 MW—including at Bricostore locations.
Furthermore, PPC blue will gradually take over the charging station network developed by Cometex, ensuring service continuity for retail park customers and a consistent shopping experience. This integration will add 87 new charging points to the PPC blue network.
These retail parks are located in cities such as Bacău, Brașov, Caracal, Dej, Deva, Drobeta Turnu-Severin, Turnu Măgurele, Hunedoara, Huși, Giurgiu, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Slatina, Satu Mare, Vatra Dornei, and Vălenii de Munte, contributing to the revitalization and modernization of local commercial infrastructure. “Electric mobility is taking shape through solid collaborations, well-targeted investments, and solutions that are easily accessible to users. Our collaboration with Cometex reflects our commitment to integrating charging stations into key, easily accessible locations—such as retail parks and shopping centers—frequented daily by customers. By consistently expanding our network, both in cities where we are already present and in new locations, we are actively contributing to accelerating the transition toward cleaner and more efficient transport. Together with our partners, we are building a national electric mobility infrastructure tailored to the real needs of users,” stated Andreea-Dana Popescu, General Manager of PPC Blue Romania.
“At Cometex, we develop retail parks designed to be meaningful projects for local communities—projects where accessibility, convenience, and sustainability are integrated from the very design stage. For us, a modern shopping center is more than just a space for retail; it is a destination that incorporates services and amenities designed to enhance the customer experience and address mobility needs. Parking areas are no longer just spaces for vehicles; they are evolving into infrastructure that supports these new habits. Through our partnership with PPC Blue, we are adding an essential amenity for electric vehicle users and reinforcing our commitment to developing modern, sustainable retail destinations for the local communities in which we invest,” stated Adrian Urdă, General Manager of Cometex. In Romania, PPC blue operates over 1,400 charging points across all counties, with a total installed capacity of more than 46 MW. PPC blue provides integrated electric mobility solutions to residential customers, companies, and public institutions throughout the country.