The event’s motto is “Charging the future of mobility”. More than half of the exhibitors – over 60 percent – will come from outside Germany, underlining the exhibition’s importance for the e‑mobility industry on both national and international levels. It will highlight the latest developments, innovative technologies and advanced business models related to charging and electric transport. The trade show will take place as part of The smarter E Europe from 23 to 25 June 2026, with more than 100,000 visitors expected.
Fleet Manager Day will take place for the first time, specifically targeting companies, tradespeople and municipalities looking to upgrade their passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with electric drives, or already planning to expand their fleets with the next generation of EVs. The day will offer many opportunities for networking and discussion. Workshops on electrification will help participants deepen their knowledge, while the Test Drive will give exhibitors the chance to showcase their e‑vehicles.
On the fast track to e-mobility
Electric vehicles can play a major role in driving the energy transition, particularly through bidirectional charging. In 2025, Power2Drive Europe featured a large and well‑received special exhibit on this topic. “To highlight its significance and positive economic impact for companies and fleet managers, we are bringing this important topic back in 2026,” says Markus Elsässer, Founder and Managing Director of organiser Solar Promotion.
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The new era of electric mobility continues to gain momentum. In Europe, one of the key markets – Germany – currently has around 1.8 million fully electric vehicles and 1 million hybrid vehicles on its roads, with numbers increasing rapidly. From January to September 2025, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, more than 382,000 fully electric vehicles were newly registered, a 38.2 percent rise year on year. The trend is also evident in freight transport, with a growing number of electric trucks now in operation.
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Even more striking is the increase in electric city buses: by the end of 2024, around one in ten buses was equipped with an electric drive. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH (PwC), that number has increased sixfold in just four years. Germany plans to add more than 9,000 new electric buses over the coming years. Other countries are also recognising the strategic importance of electromobility. In the United States, the Department of Transportation has released 5 billion US dollars to expand charging infrastructure, after funding was initially paused by the current administration. China, meanwhile, positioned itself early and decisively, quickly becoming the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
What other countries are doing
Many European countries are actively promoting and advancing e‑mobility. Norway stands out as a role model: Norwegians now choose electric vehicles almost exclusively – they accounted for 98 percent of new registrations in September 2025, according to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory. In Denmark, while there are no direct purchase premiums, tax incentives support adoption. The country also offers a well‑developed network of public and fast‑charging stations. Nationwide fast‑charging coverage is also available in France, where private buyers can receive up to €4,240 when purchasing an electric car.
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In Italy, the purchase of an electric or hybrid car is subsidised with premiums ranging from €2,000 to €7,500. In neighbouring Austria, subsidies for new electric vehicles amount to €5,000 – and up to €1,800 for charging stations. Austria also offers a comprehensive network of charging points and high‑speed charging facilities. A similar approach is seen in the Netherlands, where buyers of new e‑cars costing less than €45,000 can receive subsidies of up to €5,726, while second‑life vehicles qualify for €2,000. Poland, by contrast, continues to face a shortage of public charging stations, particularly in rural areas. Nonetheless, the purchase of an electric vehicle remains incentivised: families with three or more children can receive up to €5,726, and businesses or legal entities up to €14,865. The German government is also considering renewed economic incentives starting in 2026. (hcn)
