Electric car sales are increasing in Europe while the need for well-developed charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly clear.

224,000 new electric cars were registered in March

The Guardian reported on April 20 that electric car sales in mainland Europe increased by 51 percent in March. A total of 224,000 new electric cars were registered during the month, and 500,000 during the first quarter of the year. This corresponds to an increase of 33.5 percent compared with the same period the previous year, according to an analysis of national sales data in 15 countries by New AutoMotive and E-Mobility Europe.

The trend is visible across several parts of Europe

The article also shows that the development is not limited to a few markets. Norway ranked highest in March, where 98 percent of all new cars sold were electric. Denmark was at 76 percent and Finland at nearly 50 percent. At the same time, electric car sales increased significantly in several large European markets. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland together recorded a 40 percent increase during the first quarter.

Charging infrastructure highlighted as a key factor

The article also highlights that the Nordic countries have come far in electrification thanks to well-developed charging infrastructure, strong purchasing power, and generous incentives. This says something about what is required as the electric car market grows. It is not enough that more people can afford to buy an electric car. It must also be easy to charge at home, at work, along the road, and where the car is parked for longer periods. For those who want to read more, the original article is available here.