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Market Report EV charging Germany

Leveraging over a decade of expertise in location-based intelligence and predictive modeling, we have developed a comprehensive report on the German market for public electric vehicle charging, based on the curated data from the ChargePlanner platform.

Germany Market Report

Executive summary

In this report we guide you through a market analysis of the German EV market. Today, over 2.5 million electric vehicles are on German roads. In the coming years exponential growth is expected towards 8.5 million EVs in 2030.

To support this growth, Germany must scale their public charging capacity from 5.7 GW today to 9.3 GW by 2030. Mainly public AC charging infrastructure is missing today. In particular, in regions such as Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg are lagging behind in the development of public chargers. These dense-urban areas are precisely the areas where private charging options are limited, and public infrastructure will play the biggest role.

Next to infrastructure, Germany displays some of the highest public charging prices in Europe, largely due to steep electricity costs. If not addressed, this could slow the switch from fossil fuel to electric, especially for price-sensitive drivers. Below, you can find a key cross-country data comparison on market size, share, split and pricing.

Market Overview Europe

In the table below we show current market penetration of EVs and current EV charging infrastructure insights per type of charger for 10 different European countries, including pricing. In this way you can easily benchmark the German market with other neighboring countries.

With EV penetration currently at 4%, Germany finds itself in the middle of the European peloton. Its public charging infrastructure mirrors this status: average overall capacity, with more than enough DC charging points to fulfill the current needs. However, AC charging points are underrepresented today with more than 27 EVs per public AC charging point.

When it comes to public charging prices, Germany is the most expensive country in the list. CPOs ask on average even 40% to 50% higher prices than their French counterparts.

Evolution of EV adoption in Germany until 2030

The number of EVs on the road is set to triple by the end of 2030.

In 2024, Germany had 2.5 million EVs on the road. This number includes both battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. That number is set to more than triple to 8.5 million by 2030. This also means that by 2030 Germany should foresee a minimum capacity of about 9.3 GW for public charging. Today 5.7 GW of capacity is already installed in the country.

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The current total offered capacity ranked, by brand

8 brands that dominate the EV charging station market

Currently 5.7GW of available capacity is distributed over the different competitors in the German market. The graph below shows the 8 most dominant players in the German market today (EnBW, Tesla, Aral Pulse, Ionity, Shell Recharge, EWE Go, Allego and ChargePoint) that altogether represent more than 50% of the market share. Also remarkable for the German market is the large representation of municipal utility providers. More detailed insights per CPO can also be found in the table below.

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German EV competitive benchmarking

Offered capacity vs charging points

Generally, there's a positive correlation between a brand's total capacity and the number of charging points it offers. However, some brands like Tesla and Ewe Go service a specific side of the market (Tesla: Ultrafast, Ewe Go: Slow)

Varying pricing between charging stations suppliers

Some brands offer substantially higher prices for (ultra)fast charging than competitors. Cheapest prices can be found at retail sites such as Aldi and Kaufland. Of course these retailers that also exploit their own EV sites have integrated their e-mobility strategy in their broader strategy to attract customers to their stores. As price sensitivity is increasing, it is important that CPOs think with care about their pricing strategies. There are multiple factors that could influence how smart location decisions drive higher margins for CPOs.

See the full comparison table here

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Total CapacityCharging PointsUltrafast Charging PointsAvg. Power Ultrafast (kW)Fast Charging PointsAvg. Power Fast (kW)Slow Charging PointsAvg. Power Slow (kW)Price/kW Ultrafast (€)Price/kW Slow (€)
EnBW955 MW10.4286.47206617503.341240,730,59
Tesla Supercharger472 MW3.2113.211245
Aral Pulse447 MW3.3432.3862529481009220,66
IONITY218 MW1.0891.0893400,58
Shell Recharge217 MW2.5091.286261481201.17560,66
EWE Go212 MW2.6891.493205167581.029220,440,44
Allego182 MW2.0551.28418835655415280,610,49
ChargePoint167 MW8.907414202194588.299220,630,48
Pfalzwerke149 MW1.8839932162065468420
no operator name136 MW6.528379235335635.81420
Compleo120 MW7.864133258107727.62421
Citywatt GmbH94 MW1.1164782892752611220,790,54
E.ON Drive75 MW3.197270208507562.42180,600,49
Mer Germany72 MW1.777329217280561.16823
Volkswagen Group70 MW5.6106198176535.318170,70
reev61 MW4.3092823990564.19121
TEAG Mobil58 MW874.04101955555409230,660,51
ALDI SÜD55 MW1.612373150210581.029230,330,24
Comfortcharge48 MW1.1954221521565361712
Lidl46 MW1.856103509865486023
Fastned45 MW255.023131124500,58
Vattenfall InCharge44 MW1.32226819435921.01914
EDEKA40 MW1.92346150679541.19821
Hamburger Energiewerke Mobil39 MW2.03914515529501.865220,600,42
GP Joule Connect GmbH37 MW786.01732685179562200,760,56
Porsche37 MW220.01713514921
MENNEKES31 MW2.4032.403220,37
Wirelane31 MW2.84711502.83619
JOLT Energy30 MW162.01623140,40
MVV Energie30 MW880.0117264565070721
Kaufland30 MW1.13821772654396230,460,40
ChargeIT mobility30 MW1.6636119179631.52322
Energie Südbayern (ESB)29 MW1.082108183695590522
TankE28 MW1.70230196106731.56622
TotalEnergies26 MW1.61621169164601.431200,610,53
Other brands1329 MW71.4793.3212102.945865.218210,640,54
Grand total5688 MW163.55126.42621010.43458126.691210,640,54
EV Charging Providers Table
Brand Total capacity Number
charging
points
Ultrafast Fast Slow Price per kW (€)
# Charging
points
Average
power (kW)
# Charging
points
Average
power (kW)
# Charging
points
Average
power (kW)
(Ultra)fast Slow
EnBW 955 MW 10 428 6 470 206 617 50 3 341 24 0.73 0.59
Tesla Supercharger 472 MW 3 211 3 211 245
Aral Pulse 447 MW 3 343 2 386 252 948 100 9 22 0.66
IONITY 218 MW 1 089 1 089 340 0.58
Shell Recharge 217 MW 2 509 1 286 261 48 120 1 175 6 0.66
EWE Go 212 MW 2 689 1 493 205 167 58 1 029 22 0.44 0.44
Allego 182 MW 2 055 1 284 198 356 55 415 28 0.61 0.48
ChargePoint 167 MW 8 907 414 202 194 58 8 299 22 0.63 0.48
Pfalzwerke 149 MW 1 883 993 216 206 54 684 20
no operator name 136 MW 6 528 379 235 335 63 5 814 20
Compleo 120 MW 7 864 133 258 107 72 7.624 21
Citywatt GmbH 94 MW 1 116 478 289 27 52 611 22 0.79 0.54
E.ON Drive 75 MW 3 197 270 208 507 56 2 420 18 0.60 0.49
Mer Germany 72 MW 1 777 329 217 280 56 1 168 23
Volkswagen Group 70 MW 5 600 106 198 176 53 5 318 17 0.70
reev 61 MW 4 309 28 239 90 56 4 191 21
TEAG Mobil 58 MW 874 410 195 55 55 409 23 0.66 0.51
ALDI SÜD 55 MW 1.612 373 150 210 58 1 029 23 0.33 0.24
Comfortcharge 48 MW 1 195 422 152 156 53 617 12
Lidl 46 MW 1 856 10 350 986 54 860 23
Fastned 45 MW 255 231 311 24 50 0.58
Vattenfall InCharge 44 MW 1 322 268 194 35 92 1 019 14
EDEKA 40 MW 1.923 46 150 679 54 1 198 21
Hamburger Energiewerke Mobil 39 MW 2.039 145 155 29 50 1 865 22 0.60 0.42
GP Joule Connect GmbH 37 MW 786 173 268 51 79 562 20 0.76 0.56
Porsche 37 MW 220 171 351 49 21
MENNEKES 31 MW 2 403 2 403 22 0.37
Wirelane 31 MW 2 847 11 50 2 836 19
JOLT Energy 30 MW 162 162 314 0.40
MVV Energie 30 MW 880 117 264 56 50 707 21
Kaufland 30 MW 1.130 8 217 726 54 396 23 0.46 0.40
ChargeIT mobility 30 MW 1 663 61 191 79 63 1 523 22
Energie Südbayern (ESB) 29 MW 1.082 108 183 69 55 905 22
TankE 28 MW 1 702 30 196 106 73 1 566 22
TotalEnergies 26 MW 1.616 21 169 164 60 1 431 20 0.61 0.53
Other brands 1 329 MW 71 479 3 321 210 2 940 58 65 218 21 0.64 0.54
Grand total 5 688 MW 163 551 26 426 210 10 434 58 126 691 21 0.64 0.54

 

Future charging needs per region in Germany

The available power currently varies heavily per region.

Germany’s EV charging landscape is evolving fast, with increasing providers and available charging power, but there is still a lot of potential to create your ideal EV charging network.

However, the potential differs greatly between regions.

The German market is currently at 61% of the required power by 2030.

A few regions that stand out with a lot of developed capacity: Thüringen (86%), Niedersachsen (79%), Bayern (76%) and Rheinland-Pfalz (78%) are already closing in on their 2030 targets. But that still leaves opportunities for fine-tuning, upselling and ideal price-setting to boost ROI without overspending on unnecessary expansion.

On the other hand, some regions still show big potential to cover. Berlin (28%) and Nordrhein-Westfalen (47%) alone account for 1.527 MW out of 3.660 MW to develop by 2030.

For the Sachsen region, where the current needed capacity is at 52%, we have already identified a charging hotspot in Wilsdruff, one of many that you can identify in a few clicks with ChargePlanner.

In the next section, you can find the details of the charging needs per region and the current status of EV infrastructure in Germany.

Detailed overview of charging needs per region in Germany

German States EV Charging Power Table
Zone
(Bundesländer)
Public charging power
available in 2025
Public charging power
needs 2030
Public charging power
to develop by 2030
% public charging power
available vs 2030 targets
Schleswig-Holstein218 MW308 MW90 MW71%
Hamburg119 MW278 MW159 MW43%
Niedersachsen632 MW802 MW171 MW79%
Bremen31 MW90 MW59 MW34%
Nordrhein-Westfalen1 071 MW2 263 MW1 192 MW47%
Hessen472 MW737 MW265 MW64%
Rheinland-Pfalz316 MW406 MW90 MW78%
Baden-Württemberg814 MW1 313 MW498 MW62%
Bayern1 101 MW1 450 MW349 MW76%
Saarland46 MW106 MW60 MW43%
Berlin129 MW464 MW335 MW28%
Brandenburg162 MW226 MW65 MW71%
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern93 MW135 MW43 MW68%
Sachsen200 MW385 MW185 MW52%
Sachsen-Anhalt124 MW198 MW75 MW62%
Thüringen161 MW187 MW26 MW86%
Total5 688 MW9 349 MW3 660 MW61%

Needed power to develop between regions ranges from 26 MW to 1 192 MW

How can you create your most profitable network by 2030?

In the sprint towards the 2030 targets, making smart, data-driven location decisions is more critical than ever. Acting quickly is essential, but acting strategically is what drives real returns. True ROI comes from placing the right type and number of charging points at locations where connection costs are viable and demand is proven.

To do this effectively, you need clear insights into the factors that define the performance of EV charging stations: from car passage and dwell time to local activity and infrastructure access. But gathering, combining, and analyzing all that data? That’s a challenge.

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That's where ChargePlanner comes in. The platform lets you simulate and test multiple configurations at once, combining best-in-class market data, local visitor behavior, and predictive AI. 

Find out how ChargePlanner can help you make smarter, more profitable location decisions.

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