Overview

• Germany’s EV charging network expanded to 161,686 points by February 2025, a 21% year-on-year increase, with fast chargers growing 39% to 36,278.
• Average utilization of public chargers remains low at just 17%, with some regions reporting as little as 3% occupancy.
• EnBW, the market leader, reduced its 2030 charging point target from 30,000 to 20,000, citing slower EV adoption rates.
• Regional disparities persist, with Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Baden-Württemberg leading in charger density, while Saarland lags behind.
• Industry leaders urge stronger incentives for EV purchases and maintaining CO₂ fleet limits to align demand with infrastructure growth.