Travel restrictions remain incredibly turbulent through 2021. As Brits remain hesitant to book flights, an EV road trip may be a more reliable solution for holidaymakers this year.
Select Car Leasing have analysed public charging point data to uncover the best European countries for an EV road trip.
By comparing the total number of public charging points to the kilometres of highways in 33 countries, Select Car Leasing revealed which countries have the most regular occurrence of charging points.
Netherlands Is The Best Country In Europe For An EV Road Trip
| European Country | Number of Public Charging Points | Kilometres of Highway | Occurrence of Public Charging Point (km) | EVs Per Charging Point |
| Netherlands | 66,664 | 139,295 | 2.1 | 4 |
| Luxembourg | 1,051 | 2,899 | 2.8 | 8 |
| Switzerland | 7,834 | 71,454 | 9.1 | 11 |
| UK | 33,470 | 422,100 | 12.6 | 13 |
| Germany | 44,538 | 644,480 | 14.5 | 13 |
| Belgium | 8,481 | 154,012 | 18.2 | 13 |
| Finland | 3,728 | 78,162 | 21 | 15 |
| France | 46,045 | 1,028,446 | 22.3 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3,254 | 74,558 | 22.9 | 18 |
| Austria | 8,071 | 200,000 | 24.8 | 7 |
The Netherlands has just 4 EVs per charging point
With sights like Kasteel de Haar, Amsterdam and Kinderdijk Windmills, the Netherlands would make the perfect destination for an EV road trip.
The Netherlands boasts a rate of 1 public charging point every 2.1 kilometres, making it the best country in Europe for an EV road trip. Its abundance of public charging points means it also has one of the lowest rates of electric motors per public charging point. With 4 EVs per charging point, it’s likely there’s high availability for any EV drivers, tourists or residents.
Small country Luxembourg has the 2nd most common charging points
Coming in a close 2nd place to the Netherlands is Luxembourg, with a public charging point every 2.8km.
Despite being one of the smallest countries worldwide, Luxembourg are doing everything they can to adapt to encourage electric vehicle ownership in the country. EV drivers benefit from a high availability of charging points to receiving a £4300 grant towards an electric vehicle.
Switzerland voted 8th place for European country encouraging EV adoption
If you’re tempted by The Furka Pass and the promise of a charging point every 9.1 kilometres, then Switzerland is the best choice for an EV road trip.
Not only is it third on Select Car Leasing’s best countries for an EV road trip, but it also came 8th in their index revealing which European Governments are encouraging EV adoption the most.
Switzerland has just 11 EVs for every charging point in the country. The decent living wages it offers residents means there’s a higher abundance of EV purchases being made in the country and overall is welcoming electric vehicles with open arms.
Additional notes:
- Figures for the number of EVs per charging point, EV purchase incentives across Europe can be found in Select Car Leasing’s European EV Adoption index:https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/ev-government-incentives
- Credit: If you wish to use the above research, please credit Select Car Leasing’s European Government research:https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/news/article/ev-government-incentives
Prepared by Ebony Ximines-Parke
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