Germany’s public charging network continues to grow. According to Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency) data reported by electrive and ecomento in early September 2026, Germany had 212,064 public charging points on August 1, 2026, an increase of 15.6% in a year.
Key Numbers
| Category | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|
| All public points | 212,064 | +15.6% |
| Normal charging (≤22 kW) | 156,399 | +11.9% |
| Fast charging | 55,665 | +27.5% |
| Points above 299 kW | 19,566 | +36.4% |
| Total capacity | 9.22 GW | +25.5% |
By Region and Operator
North Rhine-Westphalia leads with 41,646 points, followed by Bavaria with 40,421 and Baden-Württemberg with 35,791. EnBW is the largest operator with 12,464 points. In total, 12,914 operators run public charging in Germany.
What It Means
Fast charging grows fastest, but AC points up to 22 kW still make up almost three-quarters of the network. Workplaces, hotels, retail sites and car parks keep installing Type 2 wallboxes. See our Germany supplier page and our commercial charging solutions.
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Key Takeaways
- Germany had 212,064 public charging points on August 1, 2026.
- Fast charging points rose 27.5% to 55,665.
- Points above 299 kW grew 36.4%.
- NRW, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg lead by region.
Sources & Standards
- electrive.net — Deutschland überschreitet Marke von 212.000 öffentlichen Ladepunkten (Sep 7, 2026)
- ecomento.de — Bundesnetzagentur: jetzt 212.064 öffentliche Ladepunkte in Deutschland (Sep 9, 2026)
