Italy’s electric mobility infrastructure continues to expand at a rapid pace, reaching a new record milestone. According to the latest quarterly monitoring report by Motus-E, as of 30 June 2026, Italy had 84,564 public charging points for electric vehicles across the country, with 6,311 new installations added between April and June and 17,003 additional points over the past twelve months. Both figures represent an all-time record, supported in part by investments linked to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

The growth of the charging network is being driven particularly by high-power and ultra-fast charging infrastructure. Over the past year, 53% of newly installed charging points have been fast or ultra-fast chargers, further increasing from the 50% share recorded the previous year.

At the same time, the number of charging points installed by operators but still awaiting connection to the electricity grid has continued to decline. The share of pending connections has fallen to 12.3%, compared with an average of 14.9% in 2025. While this represents progress, Motus-E stresses that further action is needed to simplify authorization procedures and reduce connection times.

Charging infrastructure expands along Italy’s motorways

Significant progress has also been made on Italy’s motorway network. Charging points located in motorway service areas have increased to 1,516 units, up from 1,159 in June 2025 and 963 in June 2024.

Most motorway charging infrastructure is now focused on rapid charging: 86% of chargers use direct current (DC) technology, while 59% offer power levels above 150 kW. More than half of Italy’s motorway service areas are currently equipped with charging facilities, although Motus-E highlights the need for faster progress from some motorway concession operators that are still behind schedule in launching tenders and developing new infrastructure.

“The record growth of the charging network is excellent news for Italy and for Italian citizens, and it shows that the country can compete in one of the most important industrial transformations of our time,” said Fabio Pressi, president of Motus-E.

According to Pressi, however, the expansion of charging infrastructure cannot continue without broader support measures. “The network cannot grow on its own. A decisive effort is now needed to close Italy’s gap in electric vehicle adoption,” he said.

Among the association’s priorities is a major reform of company fleet taxation, which could also be supported through part of the resources made available under the European Union’s national safeguard clause for energy security measures.

Stronger coordination between institutions and local authorities needed

Further development of Italy’s charging network will require closer cooperation between operators, national institutions, local governments and regional authorities. Key areas for improvement include faster authorization processes, protection of charging spaces from unauthorized parking and greater attention to infrastructure safety.

Municipalities will play a crucial role in this transition. “Local authorities are essential players in this process,” Pressi said, adding that Motus-E hopes to begin discussions with mayors and with Anci president Gaetano Manfredi to establish common rules and tools that will allow the network to expand more quickly, be better protected and provide users with an increasingly efficient service.

Lombardy remains Italy’s leading region for charging points

At regional level, Lombardy remains the national leader in terms of public charging infrastructure, with 18,177 charging points, an increase of 4,414 units over the last twelve months.

It is followed by Piedmont, with 9,003 points (+2,442 over twelve months), Veneto with 8,122 (+1,946), Lazio with 7,864 (+722), and Emilia-Romagna with 6,713 (+1,431).

Among Italian provinces, Milan ranks first with 7,423 charging points, followed by Rome with 6,109, Turin with 4,498, Naples with 3,470 and Brescia with 2,489.

Motus-E calls for further measures to accelerate the transition

Motus-E also reiterated the measures outlined in its document “Charging Italy: a manifesto for a strategic infrastructure for the country”, which identifies several priorities to support the future development of the national charging network.

These include bringing Italy’s energy supply costs for charging operators in line with those of major European countries, simplifying grid connection procedures, implementing the RED III Directive, accelerating tenders for motorway charging networks, extending public land concessions and strengthening centralized infrastructure planning and governance.

The rapid increase in charging points confirms the strong momentum behind Italy’s electric mobility transition. However, according to Motus-E, the next challenge will be turning this quantitative growth into a more balanced, efficient and accessible system capable of supporting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

The appointment for industry operators is at E-Charge 2026, the trade fair dedicated to the EV charging industry and market, charging stations, technologies, infrastructure, and services, scheduled from 7 to 9 October 2026 at BolognaFiere.

It will take place as part of Urban Tech – The Urban Technology Show, the new event dedicated to e-mobility, traffic, commuting, security, telecom & data, and environment.