Power2Drive Europe 2026 is experiencing a level of demand like never before: Over 90 percent of the exhibition space is already reserved – an impressive eight months ahead of the opening of the international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility – setting a record for early bookings. More than half of the exhibitors (over 60 percent) come from outside of Germany, highlighting the exhibition’s significance for the industry and markets both nationally and internationally. From Tuesday, June 23 to Thursday, June 25, 2026, Munich will serve as the meeting place for key industry players – from established companies and start-ups to distributors, charge point operators, pioneers and decision-makers. They will come from all over the world, united by one goal: shaping the mobility of tomorrow. One that is sustainable, environmentally friendly, intelligent and economically viable.
“Charging the future of mobility” – this is the motto under which Power2Drive Europe 2026 is set to supercharge e-mobility. It will focus on the latest developments, innovative technologies and advanced business models. The exhibition will take place as part of The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. More than 100,000 visitors are expected over the three days of the exhibition.
With new offerings and engaging discussion formats, Power2Drive Europe 2026 is more compelling than ever. Fleet Manager Day will take place for the first time, specifically targeting companies, tradespeople and municipalities looking to enhance their passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with electric drives – or already planning to expand with the next generation of EVs. The day is packed with content and will offer plenty of opportunities for networking and discussion. Workshops on electrification will allow visitors to deepen their knowledge, while the ever-popular Test Drive gives exhibitors the chance to showcase their e-vehicles.
A new industrial era is taking shape around the globe: the age of electromobility. Combining comfort, economic viability and versatility, it covers everything from efficient travel to vehicles that serve as energy storage devices, enabling personal independence. Electric vehicles can play a major role in the success of the energy transition, especially through bidirectional charging. In 2025, Power2Drive Europe featured a large and highly acclaimed special exhibit on this topic. “To highlight its importance 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 Solar Promotion GmbH, which organizes the exhibition together with Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG (FWTM). Jens Mohrmann, CEO of FWTM, adds: “Power2Drive Europe addresses the right topics at the right time, driving the mobility transition forward with innovation, passion and collaboration.”
The new era of electric mobility is continuously gaining momentum. In Europe, one of the most important markets – Germany – currently has around 1.8 million fully electric vehicles and one million hybrid vehicles on the roads, with numbers growing rapidly. From January to September 2025, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, over 382,000 vehicles powered only by electricity were newly registered. This is an increase of 38.2 percent compared to the previous year. The number is also growing in freight transportation, with a rising share of electric trucks on the roads. Even more striking is the rise in electric city buses: By the end of 2024, around one in ten buses had 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 in the coming years. Other countries are recognizing the strategic importance of electromobility as well. The U.S. Department of Transportation released 5 billion US dollars for the expansion of charging infrastructure, after the funding had initially been paused by the current administration. China positioned itself strategically and clearly early on, quickly becoming the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
Many countries in Europe are promoting and driving e-mobility forward. Norway serves as a role model: Norwegians are already opting almost exclusively for electric vehicles – they accounted for 98 percent of new registrations in September 2025, according to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory. In Denmark, although there are no premiums, there are tax incentives. Additionally, the country has a well-developed network of public charging stations and fast charging stations. Fast charging is also available nationwide in France. There, private buyers can receive up to 4,240 euros for purchasing an e-car. In Italy, the purchase of an electric or hybrid car is subsidized with premiums ranging from 2,000 to 7,500 euros. In neighboring Austria, subsidies for the purchase of new electric vehicles go up to 5,000 euros – and up to 1,800 euros for charging stations. Austria has a comprehensive network of charging points and high-speed charging stations. A similar approach is found in the Netherlands. Buyers of new e-cars costing less than 45,000 euros can receive subsidies of up to 5,726 euros, while second-life vehicles qualify for up to 2,000 euros. Poland, on the other hand, faces a shortage of public charging stations, especially in rural areas. However, purchasing an e-vehicle is still incentivized. Families with three or more children can receive up to 5,726 euros and businesses or legal entities up to 14,865 euros. The German government is also currently considering renewed economic incentives starting in 2026.
Power2Drive Europe, as well as the parallel events Intersolar Europe, ees Europe and EM-Power Europe, will take place from June 23–25, 2026 – for the first time from Tuesday to Thursday – as part of The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, at Messe München.