Overview

• Germany now has approximately 161,700 public EV charging points, including 36,278 fast chargers, reflecting a 21% and 39% annual growth respectively.
• Average simultaneous utilization of public chargers remains low at 17%, with regional variations ranging from 3% to 40%.
• EnBW, a major operator, has reduced its 2030 expansion target from 30,000 to 20,000 points, citing sufficient current infrastructure and low demand.
• The Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft (BDEW) calls for stronger incentives to boost EV adoption as infrastructure growth outpaces vehicle numbers.
• State-level data shows disparities, with Berlin offering 5,700 chargers for 42,000 EVs (7.5 cars per point) and Brandenburg at 4,000 chargers for 33,300 EVs (8.3 cars per point).