E-Mobility

Charging an Electric Car — TMV/Tiemann ©

Moving Forward with the Sun in the Tank

Not only can you soak up the sun on Usedom, but your electric car can, too. The community energy cooperative Inselwerke eG operates charging stations all over the island. To ensure that the sun’s energy goes straight into the “tank,” they also operate solar carports in Ahlbeck and Karlshagen.

Usedom recharges every battery

Charging Electric Cars: Charging Network on Usedom

Inselwerke eG provides a charging network on Usedom and the adjacent mainland, consisting of 22 public standard charging points and 2 fast-charging points (mainland). The company works closely with its local partners. Hoteliers, vacation home rental companies, cafés, and, of course, the island’s local communities all work hand in hand. While your electric vehicle is charging, you can recharge yourself with a walk along the Baltic Sea, through the inland countryside, or a visit to one of the nearby cafés.

Charging Card and Charging Station from Inselwerke Usedom — Inselwerke eG ©

Usedom Charging Network

Recharge, soak up the sun, and enjoy your vacation

On Usedom, there are a number of dedicated providers who are committed to advancing e-mobility and helping to expand the range of options available to you.

A car is driving on a country road. — TMV/Tiemann ©

Why not rent an "Elektro-Schwalbe"?

The iconic GDR moped is back! E-Ossi in Heringsdorf has a true classic combined with state-of-the-art e-technology in store for you: With an “Elektroschwalbe,” you can explore the most beautiful corners of the island of Usedom in a completely eco-friendly and nostalgic way. Ride past the traffic jams on an Elektroschwalbe. Turn heads with its charming retro design and full electric power.

Travel to Poland in your electric vehicle

Of course, you can also take an electric car on a trip to the Polish side of Usedom. However, please note that there isn’t yet a comprehensive charging network there. There are charging stations in the port city of Świnoujście, but some are reserved exclusively for hotel guests or taxi drivers. Be sure to check in advance or charge your car while you’re still on the German side (for example, in Heringsdorf).

On the Road with the "Weiterfahrer"

"Weiterfahrer" is an initiative of the energy cooperative Inselwerke eG. At the Weiterfahrer hub at the Anklam train station, there are two fully electric cars, two pedelecs, and two electric cargo bikes available, which you can reserve online after registering . You’ll arrive by train without traffic jams or stress and can easily switch to another mode of transportation—for example, heading toward Usedom or the Peene Valley.

You can reserve the bikes for the rest of the trip online. You’ll arrive at the Anklam train station on Friday afternoon. You’ll stow your belongings—and maybe even the kids or the dog—in the cargo bike and set off on your adventure through the river landscape. Your first overnight stop is the Liepen estate or the Stolpe manor house. On Saturday, you’ll cycle along the Peene River to Loitz, Grimmen, and Demmin. On Sunday, you’ll cycle back to Anklam.

A sunny weekend is just around the corner—so let’s head to the Peene River to watch the sunset. Reserving two bikes online is quickly done. A small picnic along the way can be organized quickly. We’ll hop on our bikes at the Anklam train station. Soon there are the first rest areas and grassy spots along the “Amazon of the North”—there’s always a secluded spot available. After sunset, head back to the transfer station by the light of the bikes.

Travel to the “Sun Island” carbon-neutrally: If you travel to the island of Usedom on Friday and leave on Monday, you’ll avoid the big travel rush on Saturday. Trains to and from Anklam are only half as full. Your vacation begins at the transfer center, where you switch to an e-bike or an electric car. After a wonderfully relaxing weekend by the sea, you return the electric vehicle in Anklam and take the train home.

Head to Anklam and switch to the electric cargo bike provided by the "Weiterfahrer" transport service. You can use it to transport anything portable weighing up to 200 kilograms. You’ll have everything you need with you and can still cycle in a relaxed manner thanks to the electric assist. Find a rest stop in the area and enjoy a barbecue picnic in nature. Afterward, head back to the train station in Anklam to return the cargo bike at the transfer station.