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Hungary’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure grew significantly in the second quarter of 2024, according to a report from the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH). By the end of June, 2,811 regulated EV chargers were in operation nationwide, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous quarter and a growth of 300 chargers since the end of 2023.
Budapest and Pest County accounted for the highest numbers of chargers, with 970 and 380 units respectively. Notable expansion was observed in nearly every region, with Tolna County leading growth at a remarkable 36% increase in available charging stations.
As of June, EV users had access to 5,636 charging stations, with alternating current (AC) chargers dominating, accounting for 75-78% of all stations.
This reflects the continued prevalence of AC charging infrastructure across the country.
Number of electric charging stations in Hungary (Q2 2023/Q2 2024). Graph: MTI
The demand for EV charging services also rose. Between April and June, the number of charging sessions exceeded 283,000, a 4.6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024. Simultaneously, energy consumption for charging jumped by 8.1%, reaching 5,966 MWh during the same period.
MEKH highlighted the rebound in EV charging activity after a slight dip in 2023, despite the ongoing expansion of the charging infrastructure at the time. The current growth underscores Hungary’s commitment to supporting the transition to electric mobility through robust investments in EV infrastructure.
The steady increase in both the availability of chargers and the energy utilized for charging reflects the growing adoption of EVs across the country, as well as efforts to enhance accessibility for EV users.
With continued infrastructure development, Hungary is poised to further support sustainable transportation.
While OMV’s new fast-charging points are now available at 15 locations in Hungary, the company is working on the construction of 12 more that are expected to be completed by the end of the year. By the end of 2025, the company will have almost 50 ultra-fast EV charging points across the country.
Via MTI; Featured image via Pixabay