About USD 30 billion was invested in public charging worldwide in 2025.
Why this market is moving now
- Operators added nearly 1.8 million public charging points worldwide in 2025, a rise of more than 33%.
- China, which holds more than 65% of the world's public chargers, plans to grow its network by more than 60% by the end of 2027.
- Current policies point to more than USD 260 billion of public charging investment worldwide from 2026 to 2035.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| The world had more than 7 million public EV charging points at the end of 2025. | 7 million public charging points | 2025 | |
| Nearly 1.8 million public charging points were added worldwide in 2025, an increase of more than 33% on the previous year. | 1.8 million public charging points added | 2025 | |
| There were around 11 electric cars and vans for every public charging point worldwide in 2025, similar to 2024. | 11 electric light-duty vehicles per public charging point | 2025 | |
| China held more than 65% of the world's public charging points at the end of 2025, the largest stock of any country. | 65 % of world public charging points | 2025 | |
| The United States had 3% of the world's public charging points in 2025 but 10% of the world's electric car and van fleet. | 3 % of world public charging points | 2025 | |
| Almost USD 30 billion was invested worldwide in public charging equipment and installation in 2025. | 30 USD billion | 2025 | |
| China plans to expand its national charging network by more than 60% from 2025 levels by the end of 2027. | 60 % network expansion planned by end-2027 | 2027 | |
| Under current policies, more than USD 260 billion is projected to be invested worldwide in public charging from 2026 to 2035. | 260 USD billion (2026 to 2035, projection) | 2035 | |
| Tesla had 84,465 Supercharger connectors at 8,904 stations worldwide at the end of September 2026, up from 73,817 connectors a year earlier. | 84,465 Supercharger connectors | 2026 | |
| ChargePoint connects drivers to more than 1.37 million public and private charging ports worldwide, and its revenue was $411.2 million in fiscal 2026. | 1.37 million public and private charging ports | 2026 |
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Companies to watch
Tesla
Runs the Supercharger network, with 84,465 connectors at 8,904 stations at the end of September 2026.
ChargePoint
Charging network and hardware company in North America and Europe, connecting drivers to more than 1.37 million ports.
Fastned
Dutch operator of fast-charging stations in Europe. Investor page:
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Frequently asked questions
How many public EV chargers are there in the world?
There were more than 7 million public charging points worldwide at the end of 2025. Nearly 1.8 million were added during 2025, an increase of more than 33%.
Which country has the most public EV chargers?
China. It held more than 65% of the world's public charging points at the end of 2025. The United States had 3% of public chargers but 10% of the world's electric car and van fleet.
How much is invested in public EV charging each year?
Almost USD 30 billion was invested worldwide in public charging equipment and installation in 2025. Under current policies, more than USD 260 billion is projected from 2026 to 2035.
Are there enough public chargers for the number of EVs?
In 2025 there were around 11 electric cars and vans for every public charging point worldwide, about the same ratio as in 2024.
Who are the largest EV charging network operators?
Tesla had 84,465 Supercharger connectors at 8,904 stations at the end of September 2026. ChargePoint connects drivers to more than 1.37 million public and private ports worldwide.
What is the outlook for EV charging growth?
China plans to expand its national charging network by more than 60% from 2025 levels by the end of 2027. Current policies imply more than USD 260 billion of public charging investment from 2026 to 2035.
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