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Elektrofahrzeuge, die am besten vorbereiteten Städte in Europa enthüllt
For many, transitioning to an electric vehicle is more than just changing the car you drive: it’s a brand new lifestyle. But which cities are providing the infrastructure to support that lifestyle?
Curious to identify the European cities most considerate of electric motorists, Uswitch.com created an index evaluating the number of free EV charging sites, average energy prices, EV charging consumption, and the distance from one EV charger to another. After using this index to assign 33 European cities an EV Incentive Score out of 10, they determined the best cities in Europe to own an electric vehicle.
The Top 10 Cities to own an Electric Vehicle
Rank |
Country |
City |
Percentage of free chargers available |
Average price/kW (Euros) |
Average charger power consumption (kW) |
Average distance between chargers (km) |
EV Incentive Score /10 |
1 |
Iceland |
Reykjavik |
65% |
€0.29 |
26kW |
0.55km |
7.94 |
2 |
UK |
Glasgow |
92% |
€0.32 |
17kW |
1.10km |
7.54 |
3 |
Portugal |
Lisbon |
1% |
€0.17 |
24kW |
0.76km |
7.31 |
4 |
Hungary |
Budapest |
54% |
€0.33 |
25kW |
1.03km |
7.14 |
5 |
Norway |
Oslo |
8% |
€0.31 |
9kW |
0.61km |
7.04 |
6 |
Spain |
Barcelona |
60% |
€0.34 |
18kW |
1.01km |
7.02 |
7 |
The Netherlands |
The Hague |
4% |
€0.30 |
14kW |
0.48km |
6.81 |
8 |
Czech Republic |
Prague |
9% |
€0.26 |
32kW |
1.18km |
6.78 |
9 |
Belgium |
Antwerp |
44% |
€0.37 |
17kW |
0.89km |
6.76 |
10 |
Finland |
Helsinki |
16% |
€0.26 |
20kW |
1.09km |
6.63 |
You can find the full dataset of all 33 cities here.
Reykjavik is the European city best equipped to support electric vehicles, boasting an EV Incentive Score of 7.94/10. The Icelandic capital consistently ranks high across the index, with an especially low average distance between chargers (0.55km). This is second only to The Hague (The Netherlands), where the distance from one EV charger is less than 500m (0.48km) from another: 13% shorter than Reykjavik. On average, 65% of EV chargers in the Icelandic city are also free of charge, so electric motorists will rarely worry about the cost of recharging.
With an EV Incentive Score of 7.54/10, Glasgow is the second best European city to own an electric car, Uswitch.com can reveal. While there is an average of 1.10km between chargers - double that of Reykjavik - they are almost always free. In fact, Glasgow has the most free EV chargers of all cities analysed at 92%, 136%more than those in London (39%).
Portugal’s Lisbon places third, with an EV Incentive Score of 7.31/10. In spite of the lowest percentage of free chargers from the study (1%), Lisbon is elevated to third as drivers enjoy the cheapest price per kilowatt in Europe at €0.17/kW. Impressively, this is 35% cheaper than Prague in second place (€0.26/kW), and 54% cheaper than prices in Madrid.
Germany’s cities, ranked
Rank |
City |
Percentage of free chargers available |
Average price/kW |
Average charger power |
Average distance between chargers |
EV Support Score /10 |
1 |
Munich |
10% |
€0.39 |
21kW |
0.83km |
6.38 |
2 |
Hamburg |
4% |
€0.43 |
23kW |
0.73km |
6.22 |
3 |
Berlin |
6% |
€0.43 |
17kW |
0.82km |
6.03 |
4 |
Cologne |
7% |
€0.39 |
20kW |
1.22km |
5.89 |
5 |
Frankfurt |
12% |
€0.45 |
18kW |
1.04km |
5.81 |
With an EV Incentive Score of 6.38/10, Munich is the best city in Germany to own an electric vehicle. At €0.39/kW, it ties with Cologne for the cheapest power in Germany, but Munich benefits from its average distance between chargers (0.83km) being 31.97% shorter than Cologne (1.22km). Frankfurt is the worst city in Germany to own an EV, despite containing the highest percentage of available chargers (12%). This is due to Frankfurt having both the most expensive energy prices (€0.45/kW), and the weakest chargers in Germany (18kW).
Why should you switch to an EV?
Electric vehicle expert Ben Gallizzi gives some tips on transitioning to your first EV:
“Switching to an electric vehicle is easier than you might think. With more car options becoming available every year, going electric can be affordable and eco-friendly.
“While the number of charging points in most places is increasing by the year, there are measures you can take at your home so you don’t have to rely so heavily on the charging facilities in your area.
“Investing in a home EV charging station is a convenient and economical way to maintain the charge of your vehicle. With so much high-quality home charging equipment now available, you can enjoy the full benefits of an EV regardless of where you live.”
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