Published: November 5th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

The EU’s ambitious targets of putting only zero-emission new cars on the road by 2035 are currently failing due to massive deficits in charging infrastructure, electricity grid capacity and the availability of affordable EVs. According to a study by the think tank Transport & Mobility Leuven (TML), there is a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas and some southern European countries. This challenges the acceptance of EVs. The study was commissioned by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).