Europe’s public EV charging network has expanded rapidly and is now keeping ahead of electric vehicle adoption in almost every EU country, according to an analysis published by Transport & Environment (T&E).

By the end of 2025, the European Union had around 1.1 million public chargers — approximately five times more than in 2020. By the end of March 2026, every EU country except Malta had enough public charging capacity to meet the fleet-based requirements of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).

When national targets are combined, the EU as a whole exceeds the fleet-based charging target by around 180%. This indicates that charging infrastructure has been deployed ahead of the strong growth in electric vehicle sales seen during 2025 and 2026.

Progress is also visible along Europe’s main road network. In June 2026, around 79% of the TEN-T Core network had already met the EU target for high-power charging coverage. In addition, 20 of the 27 EU countries had already achieved the 2027 target for the broader TEN-T Comprehensive network well before the deadline.

The findings show that Europe is building a stronger foundation for widespread electric mobility. Continued investment in reliable, high-power and easy-to-use charging infrastructure can further improve convenience for EV drivers and create new opportunities for businesses installing charging solutions at commercial, residential and public locations.

Source: Transport & Environment — Charging infrastructure has far outpaced EV sales in all but one EU country