Employment Growth of 102,5% in European EV Charging industry 2025 – 2030
By 2025, the EV charging industry is projected to employ around 80.000 full-time workers across Europe. However, with the accelerated rollout of charging stations, fleet electrification, and smart grid integration, employment is set to reach 162.000 by 2030.
This reflects an annual increase of approximately 16.400 new jobs and a growth of 102,5% of the overall workforce in EV Charging between 2025 and 2030.
Europe’s Expanding EV Charging Market: 3.500+ Active Companies
According to EVBoosters – Expert in EV Charging Recruitment – the EV charging industry in Europe is dominated by Charge Point Operators (CPOs), with a particularly high concentration in Germany, where nearly every DSO (Stadtwerke) also provides charging services.
Beyond CPOs, other key players in the sector include:
- Electric Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) – offering services to drivers
- Charging Software Providers – developing platforms for charge point management, billing, and smart charging.
- Service & Installation Companies – responsible for deploying, servicing and maintaining charging networks.
- AC and DC Manufacturers – producing hardware for home, work, commercial, and ultra-fast charging solutions.
Employment is also geographically diverse, with the highest concentration of workers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and Italy are rapidly expanding their charging infrastructure, with businesses increasingly operating beyond their national borders.
Building the Workforce for the EV Charging Revolution
Governments, businesses, and investors must collaborate to ensure that Europe’s workforce is prepared for this next phase of electrification. Strategies to bridge the skills gap and attract new talent include:
- Training and upskilling programmes – developing expertise in EV infrastructure installation, maintenance, and smart grid integration.
- Investment in research and innovation – driving the development of faster, smarter, and more sustainable charging solutions.
- Policy incentives – supporting job creation through funding for green energy jobs and EV infrastructure expansion.
Sources:
- Charge Up Europe supported by P3, State of the Industry, published October 2024
- Database EVBoosters
