Expansion of Germany's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure by 23% by December 1st, 2024

Germany's EV Charging Network Expands Rapidly

Germany's electric vehicle (EV) charging network is growing at a remarkable pace, driven by an increasing number of charging point operators (CPOs). As of the latest data, Bavaria leads the charge with 30,464 charging points, followed closely by Baden-Württemberg with 26,495. North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is not far behind with 29,299 charging points.

The expansion of the network is evident in the significant increase in fast chargers. High-power chargers (299 kW+) have experienced the fastest growth, with a 49% rise over the past year. This trend is reflected in the number of fast chargers, which climbed from 24,095 to 33,419, showing a 39% increase.

In addition to the growth in fast chargers, the number of AC chargers has also risen, with an approximate 19% increase from 101,638 to 120,618 units. This expansion has been a nationwide effort, with smaller states like Bremen (+41%), Hesse (+32%), and Berlin (+29%) recording the highest growth rates over the year.

Berlin now boasts 4,989 charging points, while Bremen has 1,078. The top three CPOs in Germany, as of December 1st, are EnBW mobility with 8,392 charging points, E.ON Drive with 4,277 charging points, and Tesla with 3,013 Superchargers.

Germany connected 28,300 additional public charging points to the grid over the past twelve months, reflecting an annual growth of 23%. This growth has been fueled by the surge in operators, with the number of operators surging from 8,186 in January to 11,362 by December.

With this rapid expansion, Germany's total charging capacity now stands at 5.72 GW. The country is well on its way to meeting its goal of having 1 million charging points by 2030, providing a robust infrastructure for electric vehicle adoption.