Press Releases - Audi and Siemens opens Pakistan's first Ultra-Rapid DC Charging Station.

Audi in collaboration with SIEMENS unveiled Pakistan's first and only Ultra-Rapid DC Charging Station equipped with Siemens SICHARGE D series chargers with power up to 160kW in a ceremony held at Libra Charging Hub, near Fawwara Chowk, Karachi.

"I am particularly pleased to be present today at the inauguration of this example of brand new German innovation. The future is electric - we are learning that more and more today in times of climate change and global warming. However, electro-based mobility also requires a corresponding infrastructure. I am pleased that another step in this direction is being taken here today," said Germany's Ambassador to Pakistan Hon Bernhard Schlagheck.

Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Advisor to CM Sindh for Law, Spokesperson for the Government and Administrator Karachi (KMC), commented: "Karachi must also become a metropolis geared towards the new world of transportation with electric vehicles, which will vastly improve emissions in our city by reducing exhaust fumes from fossile fuels. We need to build up an infrastructure of charging stations. Germany's innovative technology can lead us in this direction. Let us plug-in Karachi into its electrical future!"

Audi is driving its transformation as a provider of sustainable premium mobility. The brand plans to ramp up its efforts by 2025 with a wide range of more than 20 fully electric models. The key to its success and the crux of this transformation is the availability of charging infrastructure. Together with LIBRA, this Ultra-Rapid DC Charging Hub is the start of significantly expanding charging infrastructure in Pakistan. CEO of Premier Systems Syed Arshad Raza said, "As announced, 2020 marked the start of Audi in Pakistan's major electric offensive. We successfully launched the

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