The French 2025 edition of the social leasing (“leasing social”) scheme for electric vehicles has already enabled 41,500 households to access a new battery-electric car at affordable monthly conditions.
Switzerland has launched a CHF 20 million support programme to help small and medium-sized transport companies install charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The measure, starting in 2026, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of road freight transport.
The Italian government has launched a new national subsidy scheme to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, offering up to €11,000 for private individuals and up to €20,000 for small businesses.
EAFO has published, for the first time, monthly data on publicly accessible heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) recharging stations across the EU27. The data are now visible on the Country Comparison page and will soon appear on the TEN-Tec Interactive Map Viewer.
The Bulgarian government has announced a major initiative to build a national network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at railway stations across the country, with 35 sites to be completed by the end of 2026.
EAFO has updated its portal with the latest available data as of 16 October 2025, supporting users with up-to-date insights on the transition to cleaner transport across the EU and beyond.
Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a new €3 billion funding programme to support low‑ and middle‑income households in switching to electric cars. The scheme will use money from the national Climate & Transformation Fund and the EU’s Social Climate Fund.
The European Commission proposes to extend the road‑toll exemption for zero‑emission heavy‑duty vehicles until 30 June 2031, aligning with CO₂ reduction goals. The European Parliament has endorsed the plan, and industry bodies hail the move as a boost for electric truck adoption.
The French government has reopened its social leasing scheme, offering low-income households access to electric vehicles from €140 to €200 per month, with a target of 50,000 vehicles in 2025.
A pilot project in Germany brings MAN, Duvenbeck and Hillert together to test megawatt charging in daily logistics operations, showcasing how high-performance charging can enable long-haul electric trucking.
In July 2025, Skoda claimed a historic 1–2 finish in the European EV market, with the new Elroq topping sales. Tesla still leads year-to-date, but competition from VW Group and Renault is intensifying.
EAFO has updated its portal with the latest available data as of 17 September 2025, supporting users with up-to-date insights on the transition to cleaner transport across the EU and beyond.