EU charging network outpaces EV sales as infrastructure targets met

By Amir Orusov ‌and Anastasiia ​Kozlova

July ​20 (Reuters) - Charging infrastructure in the European Union has outpaced ‌electric vehicle sales, with all member ⁠states except Malta already meeting the ‌bloc's public charging requirements ‌linked to the size of their EV fleets, according to data ​published on Monday by advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E).

The findings challenge ⁠arguments from some carmakers that inadequate charging networks ​and soft demand justify a slower shift away from internal-combustion ​engine vehicles. Instead, T&E's ‌analysis suggests charging capacity is growing faster than ⁠the battery-electric vehicle fleet.

• All EU states except Malta meet charging-capacity requirements ⁠linked to EV fleets

• Public charging network ​reached 1.1 million points by end-2025, five times 2020 level

• EU exceeds AFIR fleet-based ‌charging target by 180%, according to T&E

• Challenges remain ‌for ultra-fast chargers, with only ⁠79% of core ‌transport network ​compliant

(Reporting by Amir Orusov and Anastasiia Kozlova; Editing by Matt ‌Scuffham)

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