Austria shows strong growth in both its charging network and EV sales. This reflects a harmonious blend of policy-driven support, technological innovation, and strategic collaborations. However, the country must address a lack of fast DC chargers.
Belgium
shows impressive growth in EV penetration across all sectors, although the corporate leasing market still dominates sales; among the general public, e-mobility is still seen as expensive.
France moved up to fourth in this year’s ranking. Its EV sales penetration remained stable, while the country’s charging sufficiency is among the best.
Germany remains second in our ranking, despite falling EV sales. The number of chargers in the country is high, but charging sufficiency is below average. Meanwhile, charging infrastructure growth is encouraging, but it must accelerate considerably to hit government targets.
Hungary has shown encouraging growth in EV sales and charging infrastructure to improve its ranking. However, the number of public charge points must grow rapidly if the country is to meet its targets.
Italy’s
overall score improved in 2023, after a decline the previous year. EV sales were up, but the penetration rate remained unchanged, still well below the global average. Greater clarity on government incentives is needed to address this. Progress remains solid in public infrastructure development.
The Netherlands maintains its place near the top of the rankings. EV sales are strong and its public charging infrastructure is well established, although growth has slowed. Fast charging remains a weakness: the ratio of DC chargers is among the worst globally.
Norway slips several places in the current Index. Its EV sales are still world-leading, but the country’s public charging infrastructure has not grown at the same pace.
Portugal’s
EV sales penetration rate showed healthy growth and is ahead of most other European nations. Its charging sufficiency is less impressive, however, and growth in public charge points must accelerate to meet government targets.
Romania’s
score rose by seven points, accompanied by serious improvement in customer satisfaction with the charging experience. However, public charging sufficiency could be improved, along with a swifter increase in EV adoption to fully realize Romania’s potential in e-mobility.
Spain’s
EV market is showing encouraging growth, despite uncertainty around the dominant technology and financial viability. Its public charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, although the availability of fast charging remains an issue.
Sweden fell back toward mid-table in this year’s Index. The EV sales penetration rate is still very high, but there is work to do on its public charger network, particularly in fast charging.
Switzerland’s
EV sales penetration rate is healthy, but growth is slowing. And while its public charging sufficiency is comfortably above average, the share of DC chargers in Switzerland is well below par.
The UK EV market experienced moderate growth in 2023, with its EV sales penetration rate falling behind other major European countries. Its public charging sufficiency is among the region’s poorest, but satisfaction among drivers with the charging experience continues to rise.