Overview

• Germany now has 161,686 public EV charging points, a 21% year-on-year increase, including 36,278 fast chargers with a 39% rise.
• Only 17% of public charging points are concurrently occupied, with around a quarter reportedly unused, highlighting a significant demand gap.
• EnBW, Germany's leading charging operator, has reduced its 2030 expansion target from 30,000 to 20,000 stations due to slower-than-expected EV adoption.
• Regional hubs like Leipzig and Berlin continue to see strong growth, with Leipzig surpassing Dresden as Saxony's leader with 1,072 points.
• Industry leaders and policymakers emphasize the need for regulatory signals, subsidies, and affordable EV models to stimulate adoption and align with infrastructure growth.