Europe passes 1 million charging stations as Netherlands leads with 210,000 points
By Eve
Europe surpassed 1 million charging stations in late 2025, driven by motorway expansion. The Netherlands leads with over 210,000 charging points, followed by Germany with over 198,000 and France with over 174,000. Renault highlights integration with Google Maps route planning in its 5 E-Tech electric model, while noting that charging points increasingly appear at conventional petrol stations alongside specialist charge point operators including Tesla Superchargers and Fastned.
Why it matters: The 1 million station milestone signals sustained infrastructure growth across Europe, with the Netherlands, Germany and France setting the pace for CPO deployment. The shift toward petrol station integration and onboard route planning tools reflects evolving site selection and user experience priorities for charge point operators.