European Market Monitor: Cars and Vans
The European market monitor for cars and vans provides data on new registrations and estimates of manufacturers' compliance with CO2 emission targets in August 2025.
Public Charging Infrastructure
Public charging infrastructure is being deployed faster than the rate of EV adoption in Europe. By the end of Q3 2025, over 1.09 million public charging points were installed in Europe, up from around 1.05 million at the end of Q2.
- Alternating current (AC) charging points increased by 21% compared to the same point in 2024.
- Direct current (DC) charging points showed even greater growth, increasing 41% compared with the end of Q3 2024.
Approximately 80% of Europe's public charging points supply AC, while the remaining 20% supply DC.
Country-Specific Growth
Denmark recorded the largest growth in AC chargers by the end of Q3 2025 compared with the end of Q3 2024 (+44%), while DC charging points increased the most in Austria (+70%), followed by Belgium and Denmark (both +57%).
Author's summary: European public charging points grew to 1.09 million by Q3 2025.