Publicly accessible charging points across the European Union reached 1,176,554 in September 2026, 13.9% more than a year earlier. The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), the European Commission’s data platform for alternative fuels, published the preliminary figures on October 29, 2026. In the same month, battery-electric car registrations in 14 reporting Member States rose 69.5% to 261,067, a 32.4% share of new registrations.
Key Figures
| Indicator | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Public charging points, EU27 | 1,176,554 (+13.9% year on year) |
| BEV registrations, 14 reporting states | 261,067 (+69.5%) |
| BEV share in those states | 32.4% |
| Fastest growth | France +105.5% (31,756 to 65,243) |
| Highest volume | Germany, 88,724 (+95.0%) |
| Next data update | November 16, 2026 (October data) |
Reading the Numbers
The registration figures cover 14 countries that had reported September data: France, Germany, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg and Belgium. EAFO notes that Belgium’s September data are incomplete and will be revised. Other Member States are updated through August. After France and Germany, Portugal (+87.2%) and Ireland (+79.8%) recorded the strongest growth.
The comparison is striking: in September, EV registrations in reporting markets grew about five times faster than the public charging network. Public charging is only part of the picture, since most energy is delivered at homes and workplaces, but faster sales growth puts pressure on shared charging in dense cities.
What It Means
Across Europe, growth in electric car sales is outpacing growth in public charging points. That gap is filled by home wallboxes, workplace charging and shared AC points in residential car parks, all of which need reliable Type 2 hardware with CE compliance and, increasingly, smart-charging functions. Our EV-ACT3204E 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) and the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) serve these sites. Importers and brands can build their own lines through our OEM and private-label program or join our distributor program.
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Key Takeaways
- The EU27 had 1,176,554 public charging points in September 2026, up 13.9%.
- BEV registrations in 14 reporting states rose 69.5% to 261,067, a 32.4% share.
- France grew fastest (+105.5%); Germany had the highest volume (88,724).
- EAFO’s next update, for October data, is due on November 16, 2026.
