Kempower analyzed four years of ChargEye data from 11 European markets and reported higher peak power, more energy delivered per session and slightly shorter sessions as networks mature.
Key facts
- Peak power delivered increased 32% in the analyzed data.
- Energy delivered per charging session increased 12%.
- Charging sessions were 3% faster, with an average duration of about 35 minutes.
Context and details
The dataset covers 2022–2025 across 11 European markets including Nordic, Western and Southern European countries. Kempower says charging infrastructure is delivering more energy while sessions are becoming shorter.
The company also highlights a gap between peak and average delivered power, suggesting that utilization and power management may be the next optimization challenge.
Why it matters
Higher nameplate power alone does not guarantee faster real-world charging. Vehicle limits, battery temperature, state of charge, power sharing and site utilization all affect what drivers actually receive.
What it means in practice
For station design, real charging-session data can be more useful than only comparing maximum charger ratings. It helps estimate stall count, transformer size and likely energy throughput.
What to check before making a practical decision
When comparing charger specifications, separate the charger’s maximum rating from typical delivered power and actual session energy at the intended site.