When it comes to charge point availability, the Netherlands is far ahead – topping the charts both per capita and per kilometer of highway. Belgium and Iceland follow closely, each excelling in one metric. Nordic countries continue to perform strongly, while the UK shows a split position: solid highway coverage but lagging per inhabitant. At the lower end, rankings diverge – Italy stands out per kilometer, while Spain and Greece perform better per capita. Outliers like Liechtenstein remind us: not all metrics tell the full story.
Germany led the way in total installations and new DC chargers in 2024, with France close behind. The Netherlands and Belgium dominated on the AC front, rounding out the top four countries pulling ahead. A second tier – including Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Denmark and Austria – showed consistent growth, with the UK leaning more toward fast charging. Smaller markets like Norway and Switzerland saw fewer overall installations, but a stronger DC share. Across the board, the shift toward faster charging is picking up pace.
A survey by gridX of 200 EV owners, half of whom also have a PV system, showed that solar energy is acting as the gateway to smart home energy setups. EV owners with a PV are more likely to adopt energy management tools and optimize charging with dynamic tariffs. As solar, battery storage and EV charging converge, what was once future thinking is fast becoming the norm.
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