The electric charging stations in Italy in numbers

Italy is getting a makeover to address the great concern of Italian drivers about finding their electric cars without power. This is the apprehension that leaves more reluctance in the purchase of electric cars, which, although it has had a slight decline recently, continues steadily, more in some areas than others; those where, according to consumers, it is easier to recharge, namely, in large urban areas.

At the end of 2021, there were 26,024 charging points and 13,233 facilities, including stations and charging columns, distributed across 10,503 locations accessible to users. 79% of these are located on public land, while the remaining 21% is on private land for public use.

Data provided by Motus-E, an association representing companies operating in the electric mobility sector, gives us a broader picture of the "electric issue" in Italy, also identifying the areas where charging infrastructure is more widespread. 57% of the infrastructure is concentrated in Northern Italy, 23% in the Center, and 20% in the South and Islands. 34% are in provincial capitals, and the remaining are in other municipalities.

Which is the most "electric" region? Lombardy, with 4,542 active points, is the most equipped region, holding 17% of the installed points in Italy. Lazio and Piedmont follow closely with 10%, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna with 9%, and Tuscany with 8%. The largest increases compared to 2021 were made by Lombardy (+1216), Lazio (+928), and Veneto (+690).

Delving into city statistics, Florence appears to be the most connected, with an average of 1.36 charging points per thousand inhabitants, surpassing Rome, Milan, and Turin. In Tuscany, there are 522 charging points, 410 of which are installed by the municipality.

How many charging stations does Rome have? Rome is in pursuit, ranking second with 1,673 charging points between public and private (0.63 per thousand inhabitants), and aims to install many more thanks to the streamlining of authorization procedures: currently, the wait from the installation proposal to the activation of the charging point is about a year. In Milan, there are 286 charging points, which become 717 when considering private investments (with a ratio of 0.51 points per thousand inhabitants).

In general, the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) has allocated an investment of 741 million euros for the creation of 20,000 charging stations by 2026. These will be rapid charging points located in urban centers and along highways, across the entire national territory.

In short, Italy is racing towards electric. You can experience the charging network in your city by renting a car with Edilfar Rent and exploring your favorite places without the fear of running out of charge."