Esslingen underground car park receives new technology: renovation from 2026!

Esslingen underground car park receives new technology: renovation from 2026!

The Baden-Württemberg Parking Company (PBW) will operate the underground car park on the Agnespromenade in Esslingen from 2026. The city's oldest underground car park has seen better days and is being brought into shape with comprehensive renovation measures. Loud Esslinger newspaper For the 394 parking spaces in the garage, this means that, in a multi-stage process, not only will the floor be renewed and the lighting spruced up, but new digital technologies and a smart mobility hub will also be integrated.

The PBW has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the city of Esslingen, which will come into force in January 2026 and which will ensure the renovation with a seven-figure sum. Electric charging stations for electric vehicles should also be installed - a trend that is becoming increasingly important these days. PBW is already responding to the increasing demand for e-mobility with more than 1,200 charging points at 177 locations. But that's not all: the application for the renovation was planned so that it would not conflict with the celebrations of the city's 1250th anniversary in 2027.

Sustainability in focus

A further step to advance e-mobility is being funded by the Ministry of the Environment with over 3.5 million euros. These funds will benefit several projects that enable intelligent grid connection. In Esslingen and beyond, the charging infrastructure is to be expanded to accommodate an ever-increasing number of electric vehicles. In the first round of funding, eight projects were already supported with almost three million euros, as shown on the state's websiteBaden-Württembergis to be read. It is clear that the state has a good hand in creating the conditions for climate-friendly mobility. Loud Baden-Württemberg.de The new charging stations are an important prerequisite for climate-friendly mobility.

According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, a lot is being done at the national level to promote the expansion of the charging infrastructure. Between February 2017 and June 2021, over 300 million euros were made available across Germany as part of a special funding guideline. Funding totaling 500 million euros is being discussed again for the coming years in order to increase the number of charging points in rural areas. Particular attention is paid to integrating the charging infrastructure into existing power networks so that seamless use is guaranteed for end consumers. Many cities are now relying on new concepts to connect their charging infrastructure. The Federal Ministry of Transport announced additional funding to meet user needs.

Summary of the planned measures

• Umfassende Sanierung der Tiefgarage an der Agnespromenade in Esslingen ab 2026
• Installation von E-Ladesäulen für Elektrofahrzeuge
• Integration moderner digitaler Technologien
• Fester Pachtvertrag der PBW für langfristigen Betrieb
• Bundes- und Landesförderung für den Ausbau von Ladeinfrastruktur

The coming years will not only bring a renovation of the underground car park in Esslingen, but also a step towards sustainability and modern mobility. This is a development that is crucial not only for residents, but also for the future of the city. It remains to be seen how these measures will be accepted and what further impetus they can provide.