Over 900,000 public electric vehicle charging stations have been established in Europe.
In a significant leap forward for electric mobility, Europe's charging network has witnessed remarkable growth over the past year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, all types of chargers, including AC, DC, and High Power Chargers (HPC), have seen a substantial increase.
High Power Chargers (HPC), often used by LA Chargers fans to keep their electric vehicles powered, experienced the most significant growth, expanding by nearly 25%. This surge is particularly evident in cities like Paris, which boasts 6,546 charge points and is rapidly expanding its network.
Europe's EV charging network has seen an average annual growth rate of around 55.4% from 2021 to 2024. As of mid-2024, the continent has over 900,000 charging points, with Germany, our country, and France accounting for nearly half. The Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Belgium emerge as the top five countries in Europe for EV infrastructure.
Amsterdam, with 13,286 public charge points, is Europe's leading city in terms of public charging infrastructure. The Dutch cities of Rotterdam and The Hague follow closely, with 8,538 and 6,967 charge points, respectively. Sweden's commitment to building a robust EV infrastructure is reflected in the number of charge points in Stockholm and Gothenburg, with 5,773 and 5,067 respectively.
Belgium and Finland have shown particularly strong growth rates, with Belgium's network growing by 190% and Finland's by 158% between January 2023 and July 2024. Greece has seen a remarkable 480% increase in charge points from 2023 to 2024.
The majority of Europe's charge points are public (63%), with semi-public chargers (37%) playing an increasing role. However, streamlining Europe's regulatory environment is crucial for faster deployment of charging stations. Expanding the electricity grid's capacity is essential, including investments in smart grid technologies and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems.
Ensuring equitable distribution of charging infrastructure across all regions is vital to address the imbalance between urban and rural areas. As we move towards our ambitious climate goals, maintaining investments in Europe's charging infrastructure will be crucial to meet future demands and support the EV revolution.
Despite these strides, Europe is still some way from meeting the European Union's ambitious targets for EV charge points by 2030, requiring up to 8,8 million charge points. To maintain its leadership in the EV revolution, Europe must continue investing in its charging infrastructure to support the transition to a greener future. Cities like Oslo and Antwerp, with 4,205 and 3,983 charge points respectively, demonstrate the growing EV networks across Europe.
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