Data related to commercial AC chargers in the European market shows:
1. Overall ownership and new additions: According to EAFO data, as of the third quarter of 2024, the EU's EV charger ownership is 795,000 units, including 676,000 AC chargers and 120,000 DC chargers. In the first three quarters of 2024, the EU added a total of 163,000 public chargers, a year-on-year increase of 12.2%, of which a total of 38,000 DC chargers were added, a year-on-year increase of 43.7%.
2. Market share: The European charger market is dominated by AC chargers, accounting for 84% of the market, while DC fast charging and ultra-fast charging account for 7% and 10% respectively.
3. Car-to-charger ratio: According to IEA data, the European car-to-charger (public charger) ratio in 2023 is 16.7:1, showing that the European charger market still has a lot of room for development to meet the charging needs.
As the world accelerates towards sustainable energy, the European electric vehicle market is booming, and the European standard AC commercial charger, as the key supporting force behind it, has become the focus of the industry, which contains many opportunities, but of course, it is also accompanied by challenges.
First of all, in terms of opportunities, market demand has shown an explosive growth trend. In response to climate change, European countries have set strict carbon emission targets, and timetables for banning the sale of fuel vehicles have also been released one after another. This has directly led to an average annual increase in electric vehicle sales of more than 30%. Take Germany as an example. More and more "green-plate cars" are shuttling through the streets and alleys, and charging needs are springing up in family garages and downstairs apartment buildings. However, compared with the private chargers that are gradually being met in the private car field, there is a huge gap in public charging infrastructure. In commercial areas, office parks, shopping centers, and other places, car owners are eager to recharge their cars while shopping and working, and the rigid demand for European standard AC commercial chargers is highlighted.
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The successful practice of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands is an excellent example. As a transportation hub, the airport has a large flow of people and the passengers have flexible stay time. Hundreds of European standard AC commercial chargers have been installed here, which not only meet the changing needs of waiting passengers, airport staff, and surrounding business people but also enhance the green image of the airport. According to statistics, the utilization rate of these chargers has remained at a high level. On average, each charger can provide charging services for 3-4 vehicles per day, bringing hundreds of thousands of euros of additional income to the operator every year, truly achieving both social and economic benefits.
Furthermore, favorable policies are like a boost from the east wind. The EU-level recovery fund has billions of euros dedicated to the expansion of the charger network, and various countries have increased their support. France provides high subsidies to companies that install public chargers, and Italy reduces taxes and fees on the use of related sites. This means that the initial investment costs of charger companies and operators are greatly reduced, funds are recovered faster, and obstacles to project implementation are reduced, so that they can seize the market opportunity with a lighter pace. From simplifying the planning and approval process to preferential power access, policies have given the green light to the construction of European standard AC commercial chargers in all aspects.
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