The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) serves as the primary framework for public charging infrastructure across the European Union. It sets mandatory distance-based coverage targets and fleet-based growth requirements to support the adoption of battery-electric vehicles.
By the end of 2025, the EU public charging network reached a total of 1.1 million deployed chargers. According to Transport & Environment, member states are currently on track to meet or exceed the established infrastructure goals.
Transport & Environment now advocates for a revision of the AFIR to prioritize infrastructure quality over quantity. The proposed updates aim to improve user experience by addressing price transparency, accessibility, and service comparability for charging network users.
