Global EV Outlook 2026 Chapter 6 Electric Vehicle Charging
1.Home Charging Access Gap by Region
Nordic Europe (Norway, Sweden): 90% EV owners can install home wallboxes; over 60% residents live in detached single-family houses with exclusive parking.
European Central Countries (Germany, France): 70%–78% EV home-charging access rate; national building codes require pre-wiring for charging in all new apartments.
China: Only about 50% of EV owners own private home chargers; 93% urban residents live in high-rise apartment buildings without fixed private parking. Another 33% rely on community shared AC chargers.
United States: 72% home charging access; single-family housing dominates suburban areas, while urban downtown apartment owners face installation barriers.
2.Global Subsidy Policies for Private Chargers
UK: Flat residents with off-street parking can apply for a maximum £500 home charger installation grant.
US: 30% tax credit for charger hardware and construction costs, capped at USD 1,000, valid until June 30, 2026.
Canada & New Zealand: Tiered subsidies based on household income, low-income families receive full installation cost coverage.
Kenya, India: Mandatory charging reserved parking ratio for new commercial & residential buildings (5%–20% of all parking spaces).