European countries are increasingly opening up to electric vehicles. This is the main finding of the LeasePlan EV Readiness Index 2023, a comprehensive analysis of the readiness of 22 European countries to invest in electric vehicles.
The LeasePlan EV Readiness Index 2023 is an annual comprehensive analysis of the state of preparation of 22 European countries for the electric mobility revolution. The sixth edition of the report provides detailed data on the readiness of each market to invest in electricity. The study is based on three factors:
Level of maturity of the electric vehicle market (the indicator checks the number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations per total population and the share of electric vehicles in the market of all registered vehicles).
The level of infrastructure development for electric vehicles (comparison of the number of public charging stations in relation to the number of residents, the number of public charging stations in relation to the number of registered electric vehicles (EV) and the number of fast chargers). (DC) per kilometer of motorway).
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) (estimating current government subsidies as well as tax credits for electric vehicle drivers and comparing energy and electric vehicle (EV) rental prices.
Europe is growing up
Compared to last year, all 22 countries scored an additional 72 points (+12%) in 2023, indicating an overall improvement in EV readiness in Europe.
The market maturity index for electric vehicles in this country increased in almost all markets, gaining an additional 42 points (+19%). This reflects the growing demand and popularity of electric vehicles in European countries.
The charging infrastructure has also improved significantly, with an increase of 45 points (+43%). Local, national and European authorities will need to continue to invest in charging infrastructure to keep it available in line with growing demand.
While electric vehicles continue to be more affordable than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in most European countries, total cost of ownership (TCO) decreased slightly by 14 points (-6%). This was mainly due to rising energy prices in 2022.
Poland at the end
Norway, the Netherlands and the UK ranked first in EV readiness and are currently the most prepared countries in Europe to transition to EVs. Poland, with 16 points, ranks last in 22nd place among the surveyed European countries.
– In 2023, Poland recorded an increase in the index by 3 new points, which takes into account, among other things, the number of registrations or the share of electric vehicles in sales and orders. In terms of “charging infrastructure maturity” and “total cost of ownership” of electric vehicles, the country’s results remain unchanged. There are still fewer electric vehicles in Poland than, for example, in other markets, but it should be noted that they are becoming more and more. For a growing number of customers, new electric vehicles are becoming the same or even better choice than ICE vehicles – especially among corporate customers who, through our #StartElectric program, decide on a comprehensive service for an electric vehicle with a charger. The report also shows that many countries, including Poland, still have a lot of work to do. Currently, the most important barrier to the transition to electric vehicles is the lack of a sufficient number of public charging stations, says Rogier Klop, Managing Director of LeasePlan Polska.
The analysis includes 22 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Source: Wprost
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