Top electric vehicle (EV) destinations 2026 (Europe + Asia)

EUROPE — 7 top EV destinations

1. Norway – best overall EV destination

Norway has incentivized electrical vehicles for many years, including perks when it comes to parking among others. Roads are never quite boring in this country and there’s long stretches in tunnels underneath vast rock formations including futuristic roundabouts!

Why it’s great:

• Highest EV adoption rate in the world

• Reliable fast-charging along major tourist routes

• Stunning fjords, mountains, national parks

Best for:
✔ Scenic road trips
✔ Nature-heavy holidays
✔ Long-distance EV travel
✔ Families & couples

explore Norway in summer with an EV

2. Netherlands – best for easy, stress-free EV travel

It’s not hard to find charging stations in this country - as well as to rent electric vehicles from one of the many renting and sharing platforms. No worries about range anxiety in this compact, flat country too. Just make sure to avoid rush our traffic around the major cities if you don’t want to be stuck in slow moving traffic for a good hour or so.

Why it’s great:

• Densest public charging network in Europe

• Compact geography

• Flat, easy roads with short distances between towns

• EVs widely available at rental companies and sharing platforms

Best for:
✔ City hopping
✔ Weekend breaks
✔ Beginner EV travellers

Fastned in Benelux is great for fast charging

3. Germany – best for efficiency + excellent highways

Why it’s great:

• Major charging corridors on Autobahns

• Lots of EV choices from rental agencies

• Well-mapped charger networks

• Mix of cities, medieval towns & countryside

Best for:
✔ Long-distance touring
✔ Multi-country European road trips
✔ Culture + nature combo itineraries

4. France – best for diverse landscapes + big tourism regions

Why it’s great:

• Extensive public chargers, especially on autoroutes

• Great EV suitability in regions like Provence, Loire Valley & Normandy

• Hotels increasingly offer overnight charging

Best for:
✔ Wine routes
✔ Beach holidays
✔ Romantic trips

5. Sweden – best for northern nature road trips

Why it’s great:

• Strong EV culture

• Good coverage from cities up through central Sweden

• Lakes, forests, wildlife-rich areas ideal for slow travel

Best for:
✔ Summer nature road trips
✔ Family holidays
✔ Slow-travel vacations

6. Austria – best for alpine driving

Why it’s great:

• Plenty of chargers around cities and tourist villages

• Hotels often provide easy charging

• Perfect mix of scenic mountain routes + cultural cities

Best for:
✔ Alpine scenery
✔ Winter + summer trips
✔ City + mountain mix holidays

7. Belgium – best for compact, easy EV routes

Why it’s great:

• Dense EV charging network

• Short distances between major towns

• Very EV-friendly for tourists

Best for:
✔ Cultural city breaks
✔ Couples’ weekend trips

ASIA — top 5 EV destinations

1. China – best overall EV destination in asia

Why it’s great:

• World’s largest EV charging network

• Many high-speed chargers on highways

• EV rentals widely available

• Great for city-to-city trips (Shanghai → Hangzhou, Shenzhen → Guangzhou)

Best for:
✔ Urban travel
✔ Scenic intercity routes
✔ High-tech travel experiences

2. South Korea – best for dense, reliable charging

Why it’s great:

• One of the best charger-to-EV ratios globally

• Fast-charger availability very strong in developed regions

• Road quality excellent

Best for:
✔ Seoul + Busan + Jeju holiday circuits
✔ Short-to-medium EV road trips
✔ Tech-loving travellers

3. Japan – best for organized, predictable routes

Why it’s great:

• Improving EV infrastructure

• Predictable charging around major corridors

• Popular for short scenic routes:
  Tokyo → Hakone, Kyoto → Nara, Osaka → Wakayama

Best for:
✔ City + nature combos
✔ Short scenic drives
✔ First-time EV renters in Asia

4. Singapore + Malaysia – best for smooth, modern SE Asia EV travel

Why it’s great:

• Singapore offers very dense charging & excellent EV rentals

• Malaysia rapidly expanding fast chargers on main expressways

• Easy, safe cross-border EV travel

Best for:
✔ Short-to-medium road trips
✔ Family holidays
✔ Beach + city mix trips

5. Thailand – best for city-based holidays with local EV travel

Why it’s great:

• EV infrastructure growing rapidly in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

• Short-distance sightseeing is very EV-friendly

• Ideal if you stay in popular regions

Best for:
✔ Island + city combos (with planning)
✔ Eco-friendly travellers
✔ Couples looking for easy urban EV use