Electric vehicle charging consumption in Turkey sees a major increase: 2026 data released

Turkey has seen a dramatic increase in electricity consumption for charging electric vehicles, with a 153.5% rise in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. The total electricity consumed reached 392,252 megawatt-hours. This surge reflects the growing adoption of electric vehicles and the corresponding expansion of charging infrastructure across the country.

The number of charging transactions also saw a substantial increase, growing by 96.6% to over 15.4 million in the first six months of 2026. The total time spent charging vehicles during this period amounted to approximately 17.5 million hours. These figures highlight the increasing reliance on electric mobility within Turkey.

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The number of charging points has reached 45,066, of which 19,903 are direct current (DC), 25,731 are alternating current (AC), and 26 are mobile charging points.

In line with the rising usage, the number of charging points has also expanded rapidly. By the beginning of 2025, there were 26,462 charging points, a figure that more than doubled to 45,066 by mid-2026. Of these, nearly 20,000 are direct current (DC) fast chargers, with the remainder being alternating current (AC) or mobile charging units. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) is actively promoting further investment in charging infrastructure to ensure a robust and sustainable network.

Users can access real-time information on charging station locations, charger types, power outputs, payment methods, and availability through the EPDK's Charge@TR mobile application. The authority aims to broaden the geographical coverage of the charging network to match the pace of the electric vehicle market's development, emphasizing strong and stable growth in the charging infrastructure as a key objective.

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Ensuring strong and stable growth in the charging network infrastructure is among the foremost goals of our institution.