Core Insights - The German automotive industry association reports that as of October 1, there are approximately 180,000 public electric vehicle charging stations in Germany, representing a 16% increase compared to the same period last year [2] - Despite the increase in charging stations, the ratio of electric vehicles to charging stations has improved only slightly, with a current ratio of 16.7:1, compared to 17.3:1 last year [2] - The association emphasizes the need for faster development of public charging infrastructure to enhance consumer confidence in electric mobility [2] Summary by Categories Charging Infrastructure - The total number of public charging stations in Germany is about 180,000, with around 44,000 being fast chargers [2] - The total rated power of public charging stations exceeds 7.3 million kilowatts, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 30% [2] Electric Vehicle Ratio - As of July 1, the public charging station to electric vehicle ratio is approximately 16.7:1, indicating that each charging station serves an average of 16.7 electric vehicles [2] - The ratio has improved marginally from 17.3:1 in the previous year [2] Regional Disparities - There are significant disparities in charging station coverage across different German states, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Thuringia having the highest coverage at a ratio of about 11.7:1, while Saarland has the lowest at approximately 24.6:1 [2] - For fast charging facilities, the average ratio is 70.6 electric vehicles per fast charger, with Thuringia having the best ratio at 32:1 and Saarland the worst at 103:1 [2]