Turkey's EV Charging Network: 179 EPDK-Licensed Operators

Turkey's electric vehicle charging market is growing rapidly. We analyse the 179 operators licensed by EPDK as of end-2024, their network distribution, and the compatibility landscape.

Market Structure

Electric vehicle charging services in Turkey are licensed by EPDK (Energy Market Regulatory Authority). By end-2024, the number of operators holding an active licence reached 179 — an 180% increase from the 47 operators recorded in 2022.

Connector Distribution

The dominant connector types in the Turkish market are:

  • Type 2 AC: The most widespread format for home and workplace charging. Offered by the vast majority of operators.
  • CCS2 DC: The fast-charging network standard, rapidly expanding along motorway corridors.
  • CHAdeMO: Still active for Nissan Leaf and some Mitsubishi models, but new deployments are declining.
  • GB/T: As Chinese-origin vehicles increase, some operators have started offering this connector.

OCPP Compliance

According to KolayCharge data, 71% of licensed operators run OCPP 1.6J, 23% have migrated to OCPP 2.0.1, and the remaining 6% are smaller operators using proprietary protocols.

Conclusion

As Turkey positions itself in the CCS2 and OCPP 2.0.1 ecosystem, CHAdeMO's influence is waning and GB/T remains a niche segment. A new EPDK regulation expected in 2025 is anticipated to mandate OCPP 2.0.1 and ISO 15118 for all new installations.