Germany now tracks its progress on EU charging targets in public. On October 1, 2026, the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, operating under the federally owned NOW GmbH, launched the “AFIR-ZielMONITORING” dashboard. It shows how far Germany has come in meeting the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) targets for publicly accessible charging for cars and light commercial vehicles, and reports that 92% of the 2027 target has already been met.
Key Takeaways
- Germany launched the AFIR-ZielMONITORING dashboard on October 1, 2026.
- It tracks AFIR distance-based and fleet-based charging targets.
- 92% of the 2027 distance-based target is already met.
- The focus is moving to later milestones and destination charging.
What the Dashboard Shows
- Distance-based targets: progress along the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks, filterable by target type, target year and status.
- Map view: an interactive map of Germany marking road sections that already meet the targets and those where more infrastructure is needed.
- Fleet-based target: progress toward the AFIR requirement for publicly accessible charging power relative to the number of registered cars and light commercial vehicles.
- Headline: 92% of the 2027 distance-based target is met.
Background
AFIR sets binding EU rules for public charging along major transport corridors, including maximum distances between charging pools and minimum pool power. Member states must report progress, and a public dashboard makes remaining gaps visible to investors and planners.
What It Means
With most 2027 corridor gaps closed, the next wave of German investment shifts toward later AFIR milestones, urban charging and fleet depots. That means more demand for networked AC charging at destinations and workplaces, alongside high-power corridor sites. Our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) and EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) serve the destination segment, and our commercial charging solutions page covers multi-site projects.
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