July 20, 2022

Enel X Way and McDonald's Spain expand partnership for an additional 150 EV chargers

Madrid, Spain, July 20, 2022 — McDonald's Spain and Endesa X Way, Enel X Way's division in Spain, are expanding their partnership by adding an additional 150 chargers to 45 more franchise locations across the country, reaching 38 of the 50 provinces of Spain. Since signing their partnership agreement in 2019, 156 chargers have been put into operation in 60 restaurants.

 

The majority of chargers installed are capable of DC fast charging from 43kW to 350kW, which allow 80% of the vehicle's battery to be charged within minutes.

 

Natalia Mota, Director of Purchasing, Quality and Sustainability at McDonald's Spain, highlights: "As part of our commitment to sustainability, the alliance with Enel X Way allows us to offer our consumers new experiences and services that are kind to the environment. We are very proud to contribute to this project dedicated to electric mobility.”

 

Elena Bernárdez, General Director of Endesa X Way, added: “Thanks to agreements with large companies such as McDonald's, we continue to bring electric mobility closer to consumers, facilitating recharging in their daily lives and adapting to their needs.”

 

About Endesa X Way

Endesa X Way is Enel's new line of business dedicated entirely to electric mobility in Spain and is a division of Enel X Way, a global leader in smart electric vehicle charging solutions and services with over 320,000 charging ports worldwide, including roaming agreements. As a subsidiary of Fortune 200 renewable energy leader, the Enel Group, Enel X Way is committed to providing smart mobility solutions for drivers, businesses and partners to make driving electric simple. Enel X Way’s flagship home charging station, the JuiceBox™, has been named the “best EV charger overall” in 2022 by CNET and Car and Driver.

 

About McDonald's Spain

McDonald's is the leading company in the restaurant sector in Spain. For 40 years, it has maintained a firm commitment to the country, where it has more than 560 establishments. One of McDonald's hallmarks is its commitment to the local market—more than 70% of its purchase volume comes from Spanish suppliers or suppliers based in Spain.