EV Charging in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is one of the countries in Europe where e-mobility has developed the fastest. Is it the consequence of specific actions taken at national level? Is it linked to stakeholders strategies? We’re taking a closer look at the situation on this small market to analyze undergoing trends.
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Executive Summary
Luxembourg’s EV market has grown rapidly, with 5.6% of its vehicle fleet now BEVs, surpassing the EU average of 1.8%. This paper looks EV charging-related data in the country, highlighting its main trends. Public charging infrastructure, concentrated mainly in the capital, is dominated by AC chargers probably due to the country’s small size and reliance on private charging. However, demand for ultra-fast and highway charging is increasing, driven by government incentives and cross-border projects. The Chargy network, operated by Creos, leads the market, though new entrants are offering growing fast-charging options. With 160 MW of installed power—well above the EU’s target—Luxembourg’s infrastructure is positioned for continued growth.
Introduction
The EV market in Luxembourg has been experiencing significant growth in the past few years. The latest data from EAFO accounts for 34,000 BEV on the roads as of 2023. Though small, the country is now one of the leading countries in the electric vehicle market, as 5.6% of total fleet in the country is BEV, compared to the 1.8% share of BEV in the EU. In 2024, according to ACEA, 30% of passenger cars sold was electric.
In this paper we’re diving into the public charging landscape in Luxembourg, to see what stands out compared to neighboring countries.
Repartition of charging points per power
As seen in this first graph, mapping charging networks in the country, we can see that most charging points are located in the city of Luxembourg. When first establishing the national policy framework for alternative fuels infrastructure, the government mentioned that “primary charging would be with private charging points (in particular at home) and approximately 5% of all charging would use public charging infrastructure”. Public charging is seen as a way of reassuring EV drivers regarding their secondary charging needs. However, as the market evolves, the need for charging on the road grows, leading to cross-border charging projects and highway-focused deployment.
90% of the charging points deliver AC charging, which can be explained with the fact that Luxemburg is a small country, only 2,586 km² with around half a million people, doing relatively short distance trips and mostly charging at home. The share of fast charging also stands out in the graph. In comparison, France offers 20% DC charging for public charging points.
Fast charging in the country is expected to grow. The e-mobility market in Luxembourg is supported by renewed government incentives, with a strong focus on sustainable transportation and a growing network of private charging, as well as fast public charging infrastructure. In 2022 a subsidy program was launched by the government for Luxembourg-based companies deploying charging infrastructure with an output of at least 175 kW, offering 100% renewable energy. It also offered a special aid to reduce electricity prices, enabling eMSP rebates on EV charging prices.
EV Charging operators in Luxembourg
When it comes to EV charging, Luxembourg displays the highest densities of public charging stations in its territory. The national strategy for sustainable mobility, defined by Luxembourg in 2017, led to the deployment of the Chargy network, which is still the number one in terms of public charging network size. According to a study by the European Observatory on Alternative Fuel published early 2024, Luxembourg is the third most developed country in Europe in terms of charging stations per resident.
As seen in this graph, there is a clear domination of the market by the main charging network of the country Chargy, operated by Creos. However, this trend is starting to shift, and it is very likely that we will see the landscape evolve in the coming year. New comers are joining, as Electra opening its first station this month with the aim of installing 150 ultra-fast chargers by 2030.
It is also interesting to notice that the biggest operators are Luxembourg-based, showing that the government support for national companies is effective. This is the case for Electris, Petro Center, and SWIO, TotalEnergies being the only international player scoring in the top 5. Overall, 160MW of power is installed in Luxembourg as of January 2025. This represents 4,7 kW/BEV, way above Europe’s AFIR target of 1,3 kW/BEV.
Average energy delivered
This last graph illustrates the average energy delivered by session in the country. Ultra-fast charging increased by only 4% between 2023 and 2024, compared to a 13% growth for AC charging, and it accounts for only 10% of the total charging points on the territory. However, as we can see on this graph, the difference in power delivered is quite important as ultra-fast charging delivers 50% more energy per session than AC charging.
Conclusion
With early policy framework definition and national strategy assessing clear objectives for EV charging infrastructure in the country, Luxembourg now displays a good deployment rate of charging points. The number of operators is growing, with the top 5 operators being mostly Luxembourg-based thanks to the renewed support of the government. Our data shows that the deployment of ultra fast charging, though representing a minority in the EV charging landscape of the country, is crucial to meet the needs of EV drivers in the country. Ultra-fast charging could lead to an evolution of the landscape, as some operators focus on this fast-growing segment and the government emphasizes fast chargers in the subsidies. As Gerry Wagner, the House of Automobile (HOA) spokesperson, puts it: “What’s important is to have a lot of charging stations on highway, among which fast chargers”.
