July 2025: Fleet charging, strategic expansions, and major public funding drive CPO momentum

Europe’s EV charging rollout surged in July 2025, driven by rapid fleet electrification, the development of megawatt-scale hubs in Italy and France, and record EU funding for Slovakia. Backed by cross-border policy momentum and strategic CPO investments, the region is shifting steadily toward mainstream EV adoption.

Here’s a look at last month’s key developments.

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Northern Europe

United Kingdom

MFG EV Power Reaches 1,000 Ultra-Fast Chargers in the UK

MFG has installed its 1,000th ultra-fast EV charger, now covering 12% of the UK’s high-speed network. Backed by £400 million, the company aims to have 3,000 chargers by 2030. Its rollout includes Morrisons forecourts and key urban areas, addressing the limited access to home charging.

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EO and Horizon Energy Ventures Boost UK eBus Charging

EO Charging and Horizon Energy Ventures have partnered to expand electric bus infrastructure across the UK, starting in London with Transport for London. Their fully funded Charging-as-a-Service model removes upfront costs, supporting fleet operators with integrated EV charging solutions. The initiative aims to accelerate the electrification of public transport and help meet the nation's net-zero goals.

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Char.gy Partners with Sitetracker to Scale UK EV Charging

Char.gy is using Sitetracker’s platform to streamline the rollout of over 30,000 lamppost EV chargers by 2030. The partnership will accelerate deployments, enhance efficiency, and support the growing urban demand for on-street charging.

Denmark

PowerGo Adds 300+ EV Chargers in Denmark

PowerGo has installed over 300 EV charging points across four municipalities in Jutland, with 152 in Ikast-Brande alone. The chargers offer speeds ranging from 22 to 300 kW and utilise dynamic pricing based on real-time electricity rates. Backed by solar power, PowerGo aims to deploy over 1,600 chargers across Denmark.

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Kempower to Supply Allego’s Fast Chargers Across Europe

Kempower will supply high-power EV chargers for Allego’s expanding network, starting in Denmark in Q3 2025. The rollout will extend across Europe in 2026, enhancing Allego’s 34,000-strong charging point network.

Ireland

DKV Expands EV Charging Network in Ireland

DKV Mobility has partnered with EasyGo to offer access to over 1,150 EV charge points in Ireland, including a significant number of high-power DC chargers. These can be accessed via the DKV Card +Charge or app. DKV now operates around 938,000 charge points across Europe.

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Central & Western Europe

Germany

EZE Secures Arcus Investment for Expansion

German EV charge point operator EZE has received backing from Arcus Infrastructure Partners to support its national growth. The investment, via Arcus’s €1.61bn fund, will help EZE expand its “park and charge” network across Germany. Existing shareholders remain on board.

France

France Accelerates Fast Charging

France now has 169,000 public EV chargers, up 27% in a year. A growing share of fast chargers is 100 kW or higher, expanding along highways and at retail hubs. Tesla and Powerdot lead the rollout, making high-speed charging more accessible nationwide.

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TotalEnergies Leads France’s Fast Charging on Motorways

TotalEnergies operates over 1,800 high-power EV chargers across 265 motorway stations in France—23% of the national total. All sites offer up to 300 kW charging, powered by renewable energy, along with complimentary services such as free Wi-Fi, rest areas, and staff support. The company now operates 75,000 chargers across Europe, focusing on key transit routes and providing a seamless user experience.

Netherlands

Shell Debuts Dual-Use Megawatt Charger in Amsterdam

Shell has launched its first self-developed megawatt charger for electric trucks and vessels at its Amsterdam campus. Integrated into a smart grid, it enables flexible, high-speed charging—fully recharging vessels up to 5MWh in under two hours.

Austria

SMATRICS EnBW Adds 100+ Ultra-Fast Chargers in H1 2025

SMATRICS EnBW installed over 100 ultra-fast charging points in Austria and 12 in Italy in the first half of 2025, with most placed near highways and supermarkets. Around 80% of models offer 400 kW charging, enabling a 400 km range in 15 minutes. New features include real-time charging curve insights and voice guidance in four languages. The Austrian government’s €30 million funding and pending legislation are expected to accelerate infrastructure growth further.

Switzerland

Energie 360° Acquires MOVE, Expands Charging Network

Energie 360° has acquired MOVE Mobility, creating Switzerland’s largest EV charging group with 24,000+ points and 750 HPC stations. From August, MOVE users with select plans charge at GOFAST without per-minute fees; all roaming fees end in November.

Poland

Poland Offers Up to PLN 750,000 Per Electric Truck and Full Charging Support

Poland is offering up to PLN 750,000 per electric truck and 100% funding for public charging stations for electric trucks to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission freight transport. The vehicle subsidy program (PLN 2 billion budget) runs until December 2028, while the PLN 1 billion charging program ends in August 2025.

Belgium

Belgium Joins EU in Charging Milestone

Europe will surpass 1 million public EV chargers this summer, with Belgium nearing 100,000, including 7,000 fast chargers. Wallonia doubled its fast chargers in a year. EU regulations are boosting service quality, making EV charging faster, clearer, and easier—nearly as convenient as refuelling.

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Southern Europe

Spain

New Ultra-Fast EV Hub Opens in Spain’s A-IV

Andamur and Endesa X Way have launched a new 350 kW EV charging hub on Spain’s A-IV highway, allowing 8 vehicles to charge in 3–10 minutes. It’s their second joint ultra-fast site and part of a broader rollout across key routes.

Italy

Milence Opens First Charging Hub in Italy

Milence has launched its first Italian charging hub in Bagnolo San Vito, near the A22 motorway. Located on the key Scandinavia-Mediterranean corridor, it offers 400 kW CCS chargers for electric trucks, with MCS upgrades planned.

Romania

E.ON Opens Romania’s Largest EV Charging Hub

E.ON Drive Infrastructure has launched Romania’s largest EV charging hub at Vivo! Shopping centre in Pitești, featuring 50 charging stations (6 ultra-fast, 12 fast, and 32 standard). As part of the EU's DRIVE-E project, it contributes to E.ON’s 400+ public chargers in Romania and over 7,000 across Europe.

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E.ON and MOL Expand EV Charging Access

E.ON and MOL have partnered to integrate 592 MOL Plugee chargers into the E.ON Drive app, boosting access to over 2,000 charging points in Romania and 500,000 across Europe. The move supports the growth of e-mobility, offering users easier access and payment options. MOL’s network spans six countries, and E.ON Drive logged 32,000 sessions and 670,800 kWh charged in 2024.

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Eastern Europe & Baltic

Czech Republic

OMV & Prazska Energetika to Expand Czech Fast-Charging Network

OMV and Prazska Energetika will install 113 new fast-charging stations (300–400 kW) at 48 OMV fuel sites across the Czech Republic by 2030, adding 168 CCS charging points. Four hubs in Prague will feature six high-power chargers each. Chargers will also be deployed at select Billa supermarkets. The project awaits regulatory approval.

Baltic States

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

EBRD Lends €60M to Ignitis for EV Charging Expansion in the Baltics

The EBRD is lending €60 million to Ignitis Group to build up to 600 EV charging stations across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia by 2027. The project aims to enhance EV infrastructure, particularly along TEN-T corridors, in support of the EU's climate goals. Baltic law firm Ellex advised on the deal.

Lithuania

Elinta Charge Launches 5-Year Warranty to Boost Trust in EV Chargers

Elinta Charge (Lithuania) now offers a 5-year warranty on key EV chargers to boost trust in long-term reliability, backed by a 99.2% uptime rate.

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Multi-Regional

Europe-Wide

Allego Launches Summer Pass 2025 with 30% Charging Discount Across Europe

Allego's Summer Pass 2025 offers EV drivers 30% off at over 5,000 fast and ultra-fast chargers across Europe from June 24 to September 30. The subscription includes real-time charger info, browser-based access, and simple monthly pricing.

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ABB Joins EU’s eCharge4Drivers to Advance EV Charging Across Europe

ABB joins the EU’s eCharge4Drivers project to deploy smart, user-friendly EV chargers in 10 European regions. The goal is to enhance charging convenience and drive EV adoption across Europe.

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Elli Hits 900,000 Charge Points Across Europe

Volkswagen Group’s Elli now offers access to 900,000 public EV charging points across 28 European countries, including 80,000 high-power chargers. This marks an 80% growth over two years. 

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Looking Ahead

July’s megawatt launches, EU grants, and V2G integration show how Europe is evolving toward commercial-scale EV infrastructure. From fleet to rural corridors, momentum continues to build.

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