Pop-up event EV charging proves success at World Cup skiing
Kalema E-Mobility and CTEK prove temporary EV charging can support large public gatherings
A temporary EV charging installation deployed by Kalema E-Mobility and CTEK, an Official Technical Partner for the Falun 2027 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, successfully demonstrated pop-up EV charging at the recent Cross County World Cup test event in Sweden.
The installation featuring 25 dual-outlet CTEK CC3 charge points, enabling up to 50 EVs to charge simultaneously at up to 22kW per outlet, proved modular charging ecosystems can support major events. The success creates a blueprint for sports fixtures, festivals and many temporary venues across Europe.
Developed and delivered by installation specialist Kalema E-Mobility, the pop-up solution was adapted for charge points from global charging brand CTEK and the installation, which involved no digging for cabling, provided reliable charging for spectators and operational vehicles during the event at Lugnet on February 28 and March 1.
The installation included CTEK’s intelligent load balancing which ensured optimal energy distribution across the temporary site, maintaining grid stability while maximising charging availability.
A dual-purpose event charging model
Unlike permanent infrastructure, the Falun deployment was designed as a flexible, short-term solution capable of serving two distinct user groups:
- Daytime: spectator EV charging
- Overnight: charging for event operational and light transport vehicles
This dual-use model increased utilisation rates and demonstrated the commercial and operational viability of temporary charging ecosystems.
Kalema E-Mobility led the project delivery, from planning and grid integration to installation and on-site execution. It took just two Kalema team members only two days to build and break down the temporary installation.
Martin Götesson, CEO at Kalema E-Mobility, said: “Major events face growing pressure to provide sustainable transport solutions without overbuilding permanent infrastructure. What we’ve demonstrated in Falun is a scalable, modular charging solution that can be deployed quickly, managed efficiently and removed or expanded as required.
“This is a practical model for sporting events, music festivals and temporary venues across the Nordics and beyond. This is proof of that concept. This kind of solution is mobile; it’s quick to install. It’s important to have the possibility to give people charging where they need charging.”
Patrik Blomquist, Falun 27’s Commercial Director, said 43 full-day parking spaces with electric car charging were booked in advance and more were bought on the day: “CTEK's mobile charging solution made it possible for our guests to both experience the World Cup and charge their car at the same time. A much appreciated and sustainable element of the event.”
Proven concept - now scaling to championship level
Following the successful World Cup deployment, the solution is now set to scale up significantly for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, where CTEK will act as Official Technical Partner.
Plans are underway for an expanded installation of100 dual-outlet charge points, enabling up to 200 EVs to charge during the 12-day championship event in February and March 2027.
For CTEK, the Falun deployment demonstrates how intelligent load management and modular hardware can make temporary high-density charging both technically feasible and commercially realistic.
Henk Lubberts, President, Professional Division at CTEK, said: “Event organisers increasingly recognise that EV charging is part of the visitor experience. What Falun shows is that it doesn’t require permanent infrastructure to deliver meaningful capacity. With the right technology and the right delivery partner, it can be deployed efficiently and scaled as demand grows.”
A template for future events
As EV adoption accelerates across Europe, event organisers are under pressure to support electric transport without committing to fixed installations that may be under-utilised outside event periods.
The Falun model demonstrates how:
- Temporary infrastructure can meet peak demand
- Load balancing can protect grid capacity
- Multi-user planning improves ROI
- Modular systems can scale year-on-year
With Kalema E-Mobility driving deployment and CTEK providing future-proofed charging technology, the partners believe the model is directly transferable to:
- International sporting tournaments
- Music and cultural festivals
- Exhibition and conference venues
- Seasonal tourism destinations
The Falun case marks a shift from sponsorship-driven infrastructure to solution-led event electrification - with 2027 set to become one of the largest temporary EV charging ecosystems deployed at a Nordic winter sports championship.
