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The present research reports an empirical study targeting the analysis of evaluation criteria for fast-charging locations regarding both position and concrete realization. Involving both current and potential users of electric mobility technology discovers criteria for public acceptance as well as a description of possible drawbacks. A questionnaire study was carried out in which participants were asked to provide information about desired locations as well as their requirements for both the charging process and charging stations. In a second step, the evaluation criteria based on earlier studies were ranked. An overall consensus could not only be detected in previous focus group discussions but also in this quantitative approach. Outcomes show that motorway service stations, shopping facilities, and traditional fuel stations can be visualized as potential fast-charging station locations. It is shown that users’ willingness to …