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