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European Union (EU27)

Country comparison

See how the different countries compare on the characteristics of the vehicle fleet and infrastructure rollout.

The reference date for the graphs and maps on this page is the same as for the country reports. Reference dates*:

  • AF Fleet: Q2 2024 (next update 15 November 2024 for Q3 2024)
  • AF Registrations (M1, N1): August 2024 (next update: 15 November 2024 for September 2024)
  • AF Registrations (M2, M3, N2, N3): H1 2024 (next update: 15 November 2024 for Q3 2024)
  • Recharging infrastructure: September 2024 (next update: 15 November 2024 for October 2024)
  • Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure: September 2024 (next update 15 November 2024 for October 2024)
  • CNG, LNG and LPG refuelling infrastructure: August 2024 (next update 15 November 2024 for October 2024)

*Please be aware that data submission practices may vary across different countries. EAFO is committed to presenting the most current data available as of the designated cut-off dates. It is important to note that data points may be subject to revisions in accordance with the data management practices of Member States and other European nations.

Fleet

AF Fleet (M1&N1)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1).

AF Fleet percentage of total fleet (M1&N1)

Fleet of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1) as a percentage of the total fleet.

AF Fleet (M1&N1)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1).

AF Fleet percentage of total fleet (M1&N1)

Fleet of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1) as a percentage of the total fleet in 2022.

AF Fleet (M2&M3)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) buses (M2&M3).

AF Fleet (M2&M3)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) buses (M2&M3).

AF Fleet (N2&N3)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) trucks (N2&N3).

AF Fleet (N2&N3)

Total number of alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) trucks (N2&N3).

New registrations

AF Market share of total registrations (M1&N1)

Newly registered alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1) as a percentage of the total number of registrations.

AF Market share of total registrations (M1&N1)

Newly registered alternative fuelled (BEV, PHEV, H2, LPG, CNG, LNG) passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1) as a percentage of the total number of registrations.

Infrastructure

Recharging points (EVSE)

Total number of AC and DC recharging points, according to the AFIR categorization.

Recharging points (EVSE)

Total number of AC and DC recharging points, according to the AFIR categorization.

AC recharging points (EVSE)

Total number of AC recharging points, according to the AFIR categorization.

DC recharging points (EVSE)

Total number of DC recharging points, according to the AFIR categorization.

H2 refuelling points

Total number of hydrogen (H2) refuelling points.

H2 vehicles per H2 refuelling point

Number of hydrogen (H2) vehicles per hydrogen (H2) refuelling point.

H2 refuelling points

Total number of hydrogen (H2) refuelling points.

H2 vehicles per H2 refuelling point

Number of hydrogen (H2) vehicles per hydrogen (H2) refuelling point.

Natural gas refuelling points (CNG and LNG)

Total number of natural gas refuelling points (CNG and LNG)

Natural gas vehicles per natural gas refuelling point (CNG and LNG)

Number of natural gas (CNG&LNG) vehicles per natural gas (CNG&LNG) refueling point

Natural gas refuelling points (CNG and LNG)

Total number of natural gas refuelling points (CNG and LNG)

Natural gas vehicles per natural gas refuelling point (CNG and LNG)

Number of natural gas (CNG&LNG) vehicles per natural gas (CNG&LNG) refueling point