Europe’s public charging network passed another milestone in August. The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), managed by the European Commission’s transport directorate, published preliminary data on September 21, 2026 showing 1,159,838 public recharging points in the EU27 in August, 13.6% more than a year earlier.
Key Takeaways
- The EU27 had 1,159,838 public recharging points in August 2026.
- That is 13.6% more than a year earlier.
- BEVs took 31.0% of registrations in 13 reporting countries.
- BEV registrations grew 50.8%, far faster than charging points.
Key Figures
| Indicator | August 2026 |
|---|---|
| EU27 public recharging points | 1,159,838 (+13.6%) |
| BEV registrations (13 reporting countries) | 182,548 (+50.8%) |
| BEV share of new registrations | 31.0% |
| Strongest growth | France +112.8% (16,989 to 36,159) |
| Largest volume | Germany, 68,980 |
What Changes
All 13 reporting markets showed year-on-year BEV growth, from 6.8% in Ireland to 112.8% in France. Charging points grew 13.6%, while BEV registrations in the reporting countries grew 50.8%. If that gap persists, utilization of existing public chargers will keep rising, and pressure will grow for more points in residential areas.
What It Means
Vehicle sales growing almost four times faster than public charging points points to two opportunities: more home and workplace charging, and better use of public sites. For European installers and distributors, CE-marked three-phase wallboxes such as our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) and shared-parking units like the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) address both. Learn more through our distributor program.
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