According to Sberbank research, the number of electric vehicle charging station users in Russia increased by 61% over the past year. The user base grew from approximately 32,000 in July 2025 to 52,000 in July 2026.
Data indicates that 48% of charging station clients belong to the highest income bracket, compared to 23% for traditional gas station users. An additional 19% of EV charging customers fall into the second-highest income category.
The primary demographic for charging stations consists of individuals aged 36–45, representing 40% of the total. Those aged 46–55 account for 21%, while the 26–35 age group makes up 18%. Only 13% of users are aged 56 or older.
Geographically, the user base is concentrated in metropolitan areas. Moscow and the Moscow region account for 33% of users, while St. Petersburg accounts for 10%. In contrast, traditional gas station users show a more even distribution across the country.
