The European electric vehicle fast charging market is characterized by "multiple countries leading the way, but uneven regional development".

In 2023, Europe had approximately 726,700 charging stations, with 61% concentrated in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. Germany is a leader in DC fast charging in Europe, while the Netherlands is known for its high density of AC charging stations. At the policy level, the EU plans to have 1 million public charging stations by 2025.