Electromobility is the key to CO₂ reduction. But in Rhineland-Palatinate, the change is hooked: On average, there is a public charging station every 2 600 meters, but only around 17 % of the new registrations are e-cars.
Density of the charging network
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Public charging points all 2.6 km - Average in the federal comparison
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Normal (up to 22 kW) dominate, Quick loader (≥ 22 kW) every 4.6 km
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Cities like Mainz/Ludwigshafen: charging stations every 800 m
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Rural regions (Southwest Palatinate, Eifelkreis): distances up to 3.4 km
The offer currently exceeds the need in many places, but the use remains low.
Regional charging "deserts" and -"oases"
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Top regions: Vulkaneifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Bad Kreuznach-High charging power per electric vehicle
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Weaknesses: Trier, Donnersbergkreis, Mainz - numerous areas without fast loaders
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Around 70 % of the communities in RLP there is not a single public charging station
Hurdles despite infrastructure
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Complicated tariffs and numerous providers lead Roaming fees
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Average prices> € 0.50/kWh on the way, Transparency difficult comparison
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Only 29 % of the charging points above average busy
ADAC and experts request clear price sovereignty, easier billing and Start charging.
Too few electric cars despite the expansion
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New registrations 2025: only 17 % pure electric cars; Fleet content ~ 3 %
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Charging infrastructure grows more than an e-fleet
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Fear of range unfounded: 450 km range vs. 256 km/week
Recommendations for politics
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Stable conveyor frames Over several legislative periods
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Promotion of private loading points and tariff regulation
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Social leasing and other incentive models reduce entry -level hurdles
Conclusion
Rhineland-Palatinate is well positioned in the charging stone expansion, but the Prosperity When buying and Complicated tariffs Brake the turnaround. Only with simple incentives and Clear price corridor Electromobility can be established across the board.
