A recent Europe-wide survey by Chargemap, conducted in March–April 2025, brings a clear message: EV drivers are satisfied, confident, and ready for long trips this summer. Nearly 20,000 respondents across 9 countries shared their real-life experience—offering key insights for companies still shaping their fleet electrification strategies.
EV Drivers Survey Overview
- Scope: 19,958 EV drivers from 9 countries(France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria)
- Period: March 26 to April 9, 2025
- Source: Chargemap, a reference platform used by 3 million EV drivers across Europe
Key Takeaways for Fleet Managers & Decision-Makers
- EV Drivers Satisfaction Is High
- 88% of European EV drivers are satisfied or very satisfied with their experience.
- Satisfaction peaks at:
- 95% in Switzerland
- 92% in the Netherlands
- 90% in Belgium and Austria
Message for fleets: The EV experience is no longer niche or experimental—it’s mainstream and mature.
- EVs Are Here to Stay
Only 1 in 10 would consider returning to ICE vehicles
83% of drivers say they would not go back to petrol, diesel, or plug-in hybrids.
90% in Austria and Germany
85% in France and Italy
Key point: Employees with EV experience are highly unlikely to want to revert. Offering EVs improves retention.
- Range Confidence Is Strong
- 74% feel serene or very serene about taking long journeys in their EV.
- 75% actually do at least one long EV trip per year (involving charging stops).
- Confidence by country:
- 86% in the UK
- 83% in the Netherlands
- 73% in Belgium
Implication: Range anxiety is fading—your employees can confidently use EVs for both commuting and business travel.
- Charging Access Is Growing—but Still Uneven
- 81% charge primarily at home
- 69% also use public charging
- 14% charge at work
Workplace charging by country:
- 23% in Belgium
- 17% in Germany
- Only 5% in the UK
Action: Installing or improving workplace charging infrastructure remains a key step to facilitate EV adoption.
- Public Charging Satisfaction Is Mixed
- 59% rate public charging coverage as good or very good
- But 1 in 10 still find it poor
- High satisfaction in:
- Netherlands: 85%
- Belgium: 70%
- Lower ratings in:
- Spain: 27%
- UK: 42%
For cross-border fleets: Plan ahead and educate drivers about charging network disparities across countries.
What This Means for Companies
The technology is ready
Drivers trust their EVs, and the infrastructure is largely keeping up.
Employees are on board
Once they try an EV, they don’t want to go back.
You can go faster
With support for long journeys and growing satisfaction, there’s no reason to delay.
Key Actions to Accelerate Your Electrification Strategy
- Provide home or workplace charging solutions to simplify EV use
- Educate drivers on range and charging strategies to boost confidence
- Update your car policy to encourage electric models and reflect TCO parity
- Plan for summer use cases: EVs are now fully viable for holidays and long-distance trips
Want to Take Action?
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