1、RecalibratingEV growth slows as attention turns to charging infrastructureEV Charging Index Edition 5|2024STUDYAfter a period of rapid expansion,2023 saw a slowdown in EV sales growth.The sector currently faces numerous headwinds,including high electricity costs,inflation,and reduced subsidies as go

2、vernments shift their funding focus from vehicles to charging facilities,as reflected in the latest edition of the Roland Berger EV Charging Index.Nevertheless,it should only be a matter of time before EV growth rates recover.This fifth edition of the EV Charging Index covers 32 markets in Europe,th

3、e Americas,the Middle East,and Asia and 31 indicators.It is based on industry interviews,primary research,and a survey of 16,000 participants conducted in Q2 2024.In this report,we present the overall findings regarding EV penetration,policy,infrastructure,and market dynamics.The EV Charging Index s

4、core assesses a countrys charging facility readiness,measuring network sufficiency and customer satisfaction under the ongoing EV trends.In 2023,the overall vehicle-to-charger ratio and vehicle-to-public-charger ratio edged back in the right direction thanks to rapid growth in certain regions.More t

5、han 80%of respondents think public charging has become easier in the last six months and all markets are moving towards faster charging.Across the globe,OEMs are increasing their involvement in charging,either through their own branded networks or collaborating with others in consortiums.Meanwhile,t

6、he market is vibrant,with a variety of new companies entering the fray in both mature and developing regions.Cover Ilija Erceg/iStockIntroduction3EV Charging Index Edition 5Chinas overall score may not have increased in 2023,but its lead at the top of the rankings has not suffered.Its closest compet