The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), run for the European Commission, published its October 2026 data update on 29 October. Publicly accessible recharging infrastructure across the EU27 rose to 1,176,554 points in September 2026, an increase of 13.9% compared with September 2025.
Headline Figures
| Indicator (EAFO, preliminary) | Figure |
|---|---|
| EU27 public recharging points, Sept 2026 | 1,176,554 |
| Change vs Sept 2025 | +13.9% |
| BEV registrations in the 14 reporting states | 261,067 |
| BEV share of new registrations in those states | 32.4% |
EAFO labels the vehicle figures preliminary.
Coverage and Caveats
The vehicle data cover 14 EU countries that are updated through September 2026: France, Germany, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg and Belgium. Other member states are updated through August 2026. The infrastructure data refer to September 2026. The next EAFO update is scheduled for 16 November 2026, covering October for infrastructure.
Because only part of the EU is in the September vehicle sample, the 32.4% share should not be read as an EU-wide market share.
What It Means
Growth of nearly 14% a year means continued demand for AFIR-compliant hardware with open protocols and ad-hoc card payment support. For projects in the EU, see our commercial charging solutions and OEM and private-label program pages, and the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) and EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) as examples of OCPP 1.6J units. Distributors can contact us through the distributor program.
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Key Takeaways
- EAFO counted 1,176,554 public recharging points in the EU27 for September 2026.
- That is 13.9% more than in September 2025.
- Preliminary BEV share was 32.4% in 14 reporting member states.
- The next EAFO update is due 16 November 2026.
