The transition to electric vehicles in Europe is being hindered by two main barriers: the lack of charging infrastructure and the high price of electricity. Despite the growth in the electric vehicle market, the charging network continues to fall short of the anticipated needs to meet growing demand.
The European Union currently has approximately 1.2 million charging points distributed across European territory. This number, although representing an increase compared to previous years, proves insufficient to keep pace with the expansion of the electric vehicle fleet.
The target set by the European Commission for 2030 points to 3.5 million charging points. This significant difference between the current reality and the stated objective highlights the challenge Europe faces in ensuring that infrastructure keeps pace with transport decarbonization targets.
