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    How many public EV chargers are there in Finland?

    Charging coverage for electric car trips.

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    Short answer

    The Q2/2026 e-mobility status report by Sähköinen liikenne ry and Traficom lists 17,238 public Type 2 charging points of up to 22 kW at the end of June 2026. There were also 5,394 high-power CCS DC charging points above 22 kW, of which 4,373 were 150 kW or more. The figures use data from Latauskartta.fi. Coverage is densest in cities and along the main roads.

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    Why

    1. The Q2/2026 report gives 17,238 public Type 2 points.
    2. It gives 5,394 high-power CCS points, 4,373 of them at 150 kW or more.
    3. The Finnish Government has reported that charging is densest in cities and on main roads.

    Details

    Distances between fast chargers are longer in northern and eastern Finland. Plan stops in Lapland in advance.

    Tip

    Check a charging map before you leave and keep a margin of range in cold weather, when batteries hold less charge.

    What may differ

    The figures change quickly as new chargers open.

    Common misconception

    You cannot drive an electric car outside Helsinki in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Over 5,000 high-power DC points were in use nationwide by mid-2026.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Fuel and charging prices change daily and differ by station, so check the price at the pump or charger.

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    • Do foreign cars need a country sticker in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland says a nationality sign is required on foreign cars in Finland, unless the vehicle is registered in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and carries EU number plates with the country code.

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    • What colour are motorway and main road signs in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland (Autoliitto) says main roads in Finland have blue direction signs with white text, while motorways have green signs with white text.

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    • Does E10 petrol increase fuel consumption?

      VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tested six used E10-compatible cars from model years 1999–2010 in laboratory conditions in 2011.

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    • Which petrol should you use in Finland, 95E10 or 98E5?

      Finnish pumps sell two main petrol grades: 95E10, with an octane rating of at least 95 and up to 10% ethanol, and 98E5, with at least 98 octane and up to 5% ethanol.

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