2024 Mobility Guide: EV maturity is progressing at varying speeds

This year’s Mobility Guide scores a total of 47 countries based on three levels of EV*1 maturity: Developed, Transitioning and Emerging. To determine these levels, a scoring methodology was applied, addressing six core factors and hurdles when transitioning to an electrified fleet, to provide an overall country maturity score on a scale from 0 to 100:

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  EV adoption
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  Charging infrastructure
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  Taxation and regulation
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  Green powertrain offering
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  Sustainability relevance
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  BEV-TCO parity vs internal combustion model equivalent comparison

An overview and assessment of local taxation framework and regulatory requirements for electric vehicles was also compiled for 37 countries.

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  The most advanced countries in terms of facilitating electric vehicle adoption are Norway (82/100), the Netherlands (80/100) and Finland (74/100).
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  13 European countries fall into the "Developed" category vs 11 in 2023, with either an established strong presence or where there are favorable conditions towards for adoption in the coming future. This increase is results from broader EV adoption and a wide range of available EV powertrains.
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  New geographical areas, such as Southern and Eastern Europe and Thailand (43/100), are also actively contributing to electric vehicle market growth, through greater adoption and developing charging infrastructure.

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  20 countries analysed now offer more than 100 different BEV models. Over the past year, the EV market has seen a surge in the number of models available, spanning a wider range of segments for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The launches of Citroen eC3, Renault 5, Volvo EX30, Kia EV3, Lancia Y, and Alfa Junior help cater to a broader and more diversified customer base with differing requirements and budgets.
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  Charging infrastructure continues to vary across countries. On a scale of 0 to 20, the Netherlands ranks as the most mature country in terms of charging infrastructure with a score of 17/20, ahead of EV pioneering Norway (15/20). Austria (16/20), Denmark (14/20), and Switzerland (12/20) have notably improved their charging infrastructure scores, providing drivers with easier access to charging facilities. However, countries like Australia (4/20), Ireland (5/20), and Poland (5/20) face challenges as their infrastructure development struggles to keep pace with the rapid adoption of EVs.
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  The expansion of charging infrastructures has been further bolstered by the implementation of the European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which mandates member states to install charging points at regular interval on major highways.

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  BEV TCO remains more competitive in 13 European countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland (vs 15 countries in 2023) but overall has deteriorated compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in some markets.
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  In France, Sweden and Spain, TCO is now higher than ICE, notably due to the end of governmental subsidies or increase in energy costs.
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  For the UK and Austria, BEV TCO is now back at simple parity.

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  Ukraine was added to this 2024 edition, expanding its reach and providing insights into more regions. Alongside Ayvens countries, partners like Canada, the USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are also featured, offering a comprehensive global perspective.
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  The 47 countries included in the Mobility Guide are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Algeria, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, USA.
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  Given the sheer diversity of markets in various continents, it is essential to devise a scoring system whereby they could all be compared, giving a like-for-like EV Maturity Score marked out of 100. Ayvens set out to create the most objective score possible, fully recognising that hurdles exist in every country, varying from range anxiety to charging infrastructure complexity, and from affordability to local rules and regulation. Ayvens focuses on 6 pillars: EV adoption, charging infrastructures, taxation and regulation, green powertrain offering, BEV TCO parity and Sustainability relevance. The sum of these pillars produces the total country score.