EV charging

Are there enough public chargers in the EU?

The charging network has grown faster than the electric vehicle fleet. There were 1.1 million public chargers in the EU by the end of 2025, five times more than in 2020. Currently, all EU countries but Malta exceed their AFIR fleet-based target based on the charging capacity available. For the EU as a whole, the AFIR target is exceeded by 180%.

AFIR also mandates geographical coverage, by requiring fast chargers to be installed every 60 km along the EU’s main roads, known as the TEN-T Core and Comprehensive networks. In June 2026, 79% of the Core network – mainly consisting of core national motorways – had met the bloc’s 2025 target for ultra-fast chargers. In Western Europe the network is >99% compliant.

Check out our dashboard below to see how charging coverage, power and number of chargers has improved in Europe over the years.

How are different countries performing when it comes to reaching charging targets?

Countries initially behind in building their charging infrastructure have been rapidly catching up. While Southern, Central and Eastern Europe still experience some delays, they now have some of the fastest growing network of ultra-fast chargers. In under 2 years, Poland almost tripled its TEN-T Core coverage, going from 20% at the end of 2024 to 59% in June 2026.

Remaining gaps can be rapidly closed thanks to a strategic infrastructure deployment. Over 90% of 2025 AFIR distance-based targets can be achieved with 70 strategically placed EV charging pools (22 in Spain, 11 in Poland and 7 in Romania). Most of these charging pools are already built and just need to be upgraded to comply with AFIR.

EU countries have already started complying with TEN-T Comprehensive targets - mainly regional motorways and primary roads. As a whole, the EU already met its 2027 targets and has already started working to comply with 2030 targets, with 64% reached so far.

What about charging at home or at work?

Strategically located, smart and interoperable infrastructure roll-out is crucial. Smart and bi-directional charging at home and workplace remains a priority, as most of the charging will happen there.

Commercial property, fuel stations, park & ride schemes, shops and hotels must provide charging solutions. It should be as easy for a driver to charge their EV as it is to fill up their tank today, with transparent pricing and seamless payment solutions.