This article actually covers a specific kind of gas stations in Germany along the Autobahn, that are centrally regulated and are, exactly as you say, also truck stops with lots of amenities and space.

I just did a trip from Copenhagen to the south of France (1900 km) in an EV. The biggest issue for our trip was that Tesla's superchargers were half the price of the other networks, but were never at the typical rest stops that also have bathrooms, 24 hour shops, etc. So we opted for the cheap charging over amenities.

I think there is more to this. In Sweden OK/Q8 their main chain of gas stations is installing chargers at many station and more coming every day.

Similar in Denmark.

the business model does seem to own out. Germany sells nearly as many EVs (as a %of all car sales) not sure why the progress is slower in Germany.

There are some stubborn car/ICE centric cultural and commerce cliques in Germany. Perhaps this is a response to them? But I feel there is more to it than meets the eye.

Modern fast charing station can charge 100km of range within 5min or so. That is very usefull in a lot of locations. Obviously most charging will occure at home or at work, but it makes perfect sense to add them at large roads and thats were petrol stations usually are. Even more to the point a lot of petrol stations have small shops attached to this, so that makes even more sense.

Long term I guess we will have charging at a lot of parking spots and fast charging at motorway stations. So you go have lunch or some other meal and in the meantime recharge your car for the next part of your trip. Most charging however would happen at home.

Gas stations in Germany are not making much money with the gas sales themselves. The main companies behind them, like Shell, BP and co. do but the stations are usually franchised. They mostly make their money by doubling as a shop that is open atearly and late hours and on sundays, as many German muncipalities ban other shops from being open then.

So people often also buy something, or particularly in the morning get some breakfast and a coffee. Perfect time to charge the car a bit.

What you're saying is true. But charging technology is improving too. I'd argue that if you use ultra fast charging stations everywhere, your cars should be charged within 15 minutes to 1 hour. If done wisely, 10 minute charges in every stop might be the difference between not doing a trip vs actually using the vehicle.

Of course, I'm talking taking Spain's infrastructure into account, which is jackshit in this regard.

I'm just glad we're getting state-subsidzed EV infrastructure. The more the better.