The growth of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points continues to expand globally, with various regions and technologies leading the way. According to the latest data from EV Volumes, there were 3.85 million EV charging points worldwide as of May 2025, representing a 34.8% increase from the previous year.
The classification of charging speeds into three categories – normal, fast, and ultra-fast – reveals interesting trends in the development of EV infrastructure. Normal-speed charging points, which include outputs up to 24kW, saw slower growth of 23.4% compared to the previous year. Fast-charging points, ranging from 22-60kW to 50-350kW, experienced a 53% increase, while ultra-fast charging points, such as Tesla Superchargers and 350kW CCS plugs, grew by 11.8%.
Europe, including the EU, EFTA, and the UK, counted 442,804 public charging points by May 2025, with a 14.4% increase from the previous year. The majority of infrastructure in Europe falls into the normal speed category, with a 74.7% share. However, the growth rate in this category has slowed to 11.7% year on year.
The Netherlands leads the way in Europe with 117,413 EV charging points, reflecting the country’s booming EV market. Germany and the UK follow closely behind with 54,681 and 50,481 public chargers, respectively. On the other hand, Malta has a smaller number of chargers due to its less developed EV market.
In China, the largest EV market globally, there were just under 3.13 million public charging points by May 2025, with a 40.2% increase from the previous year. The distribution of charging points in China differs from Europe, with a higher percentage of fast chargers compared to normal-speed points.
In the US, the growth of public charging points has been more varied, with 81,693 connectors recorded by May 2025. Normal-speed chargers make up the majority of points at 77.7%, followed by fast points at 17.8%. The US stands out for its larger number of ultra-fast chargers, making up 4.5% of plug-in points.
Overall, the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure varies across regions, with different approaches and priorities shaping the development of charging networks. As EV adoption continues to rise, the need for accessible and efficient charging infrastructure will be crucial in supporting the transition to electric mobility.
