The Data Quality Report 2026: Introduction

The global transition to sustainable mobility is a complex undertaking that relies on more than just the expansion of physical infrastructure. It requires a seamless digital experience that mirrors physical reality. As EV sales continue to accelerate, reliable, accurate charging station data has become increasingly important in furthering consumer trust.

To better understand these challenges, Eco-Movement collaborated with SBD Automotive, a global leader in automotive technology research and consulting, to publish the Data Quality Report 2026. SBD Automotive brings decades of expertise in analyzing the strategic needs of the automotive industry and conducting in-depth consumer research, providing a critical lens through which we can evaluate the real-world impact of charging station data.

The Strategic Impact of Trust Erosion 

SBD Automotive’s research consistently demonstrates that consumer experiences related to charging remain the most significant source of friction in the EV ownership journey. Concerns regarding range, charger availability, and reliability dominate both pre-purchase anxiety and ownership pain points.

Crucially, SBD’s findings indicate that drivers do not view data errors—such as an “available” charger being offline—as isolated technical glitches. Instead, they are experienced as systemic failures of the charging infrastructure itself. This erosion of trust has a direct consequence. Drivers who struggle to access functional chargers are significantly more likely to revert to hybrid vehicles for their next purchase rather than a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

To better understand the role of data accuracy in mitigating trust erosion, Eco-Movement’s performance benchmarks in this first Data Quality Report serve to understand what the current issues are with widely used datasets. It also shows where Eco-Movement’s platform helps.

2026 Performance Benchmarks 

The 2026 report establishes a benchmark by evaluating Eco-Movement’s verified dataset against leading European datasets used. The findings highlight the critical importance of a specialized POI data source:

• Coverage and Visibility: Eco-Movement’s dataset contains 24% more EVSEs on average than the benchmarked datasets, with gaps as high as 84% in mature markets like Norway. This discrepancy often stems from large networks being entirely absent in the benchmarked datasets, effectively making them “invisible” to drivers using native vehicle systems.
• Geospatial Precision: Accuracy is inseparable from perceived reliability. Approximately 10% of locations in the report required manual coordinate correction. Of these interventions, 60% involved locations misplaced by over 10 meters in other datasets – a distance that can render a charger inaccessible in dense urban environments.
• Technical Integrity: We identified systemic errors in AC 3-Phase power calculations in benchmarked datasets, leading to overstated capacity for over 45,000 EVSEs. Such errors disrupt the charging experience and damage consumer expectations.
• Currency and Latency: Real-time availability is essential for reliable route planning. Eco-Movement’s low-latency pipeline processes 80 million raw status updates daily with an internal processing time of approximately 5 milliseconds. Independent testing by an OEM partner confirmed that while other data flows took multiple minutes to propagate, Eco-Movement updates appeared in the vehicle interface within seconds.

The Path Forward: Empowerment through Expertise

Eco-Movement and SBD Automotive believe that high-quality data is the primary tool for growing the adoption of EV. By utilizing Eco-Movement’s proprietary governance framework – which combines automated validation, machine learning, and manual verification by specialized data teams – we empower our partners to provide a predictable, high-quality user experience.

For automotive OEMs, this data integrity creates “stickiness,” encouraging drivers to rely on native navigation and digital interfaces rather than third-party platforms. Ultimately, this strengthens brand perception and ensures that charging becomes a managed, confidence-building interaction rather than a source of uncertainty.

Read more in the full report which you can receive by filling in your details above.

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The integration brings proprietary data from Eco-Movement, a global platform for EV charging data acquired by Dow Jones last year, directly into the BMW in-car experience, providing drivers with seamless access to high-quality information on nearly 2 million charging connectors across more than 80 countries. BMW owners will benefit from real-time availability, pricing and location data, reducing “range anxiety” and streamlining the charging process. It will be available across BMW’s EV fleet by this summer. 

“As the adoption of electric mobility accelerates, the need for clear, accurate and actionable data has never been greater,” said Sarah Cottle, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Dow Jones Energy. “By integrating Eco-Movement’s best-in-class data into BMW’s world-class vehicles, we are empowering drivers with the proprietary insights they need to navigate the energy evolution with confidence.”

This agreement marks the latest expansion of Dow Jones’s energy business, which has seen significant growth following the acquisitions of OPIS, A2i Systems and Eco-Movement. It represents a strategic move to position Dow Jones Energy with best-in-class data and analytics  to meet the rising demand for scalable energy data and software solutions among OEMs, fleet managers, and individual consumers alike. 

About Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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As part of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), all Charge Point Operators with public charging stations in Germany will need to make their data available in the DATEX II format, by April 14, 2026. This regulation is expected to be enforced.

Regulatory Requirements and Standards

CPOs are required to share both static and dynamic data, including:

• Static Data

Location coordinates, charging capacity (kW), connector types, and opening hours.

• Dynamic Data 

Real-time occupancy status, operational availability, and current ad-hoc pricing.

Operational Challenges for CPOs

Maintaining data connections to multiple National Access Points (NAPs) requires constant monitoring of evolving national requirements and technical specifications. It also requires implementing adjustments to existing data structures and adhering to data quality requirements. 

Eco-Movement’s Compliance Services

Eco-Movement provides a managed service to handle AFIR article 20 obligations and similar requirements in other countries (e.g. PCPR) on behalf of CPOs. 

The service is designed to simplify compliance:

• Connects your static and dynamic data to any NAP: We have established direct connections with all active NAPs in Europe, including the German NAP. This ensures your data is transmitted accurately and in time.
• Handles Data Collection and Formatting: We work with you to collect the necessary data and format it according to the specific requirements of the NAP. In most cases, we already have all the required data so no additional efforts are required from you.
• Monitors Regulatory Changes: Our team stays up-to-date with the latest regulatory developments for ongoing compliance so you don’t miss any deadlines.
• Provides Expert Support: Our support team is available to assist and answer your questions.

As the April 14 deadline approaches, CPOs can rely on Eco-Movement to meet the obligation for any NAP, including Germany. NAP obligations can be fulfilled very quickly. Even more so for CPOs that have an existing OCPI connection with Eco-Movement. Our expertise spans over 250 connections for more than 50 CPOs and CPMSs to multiple NAPs.

Write in at contact@eco-movement.com with your requirement.

Anstehend: Die DATEX II-Anforderung zum 14. April 2026

Im Rahmen der Verordnung über den Aufbau der Infrastruktur für alternative Kraftstoffe (AFIR) müssen alle Ladepunktbetreiber (CPOs) mit öffentlichen Ladestationen in Deutschland ihre Daten bis zum 14. April 2026 im DATEX II-Standard bereitstellen. Es wird erwartet, dass diese Verordnung konsequent durchgesetzt wird.

Regulatorische Anforderungen und Standards

CPOs sind dazu verpflichtet, umfassende Datenformate bereitzustellen. Die regulatorischen Anforderungen unterscheiden dabei zwischen:

• Statische Daten: Hierzu zählen unter anderem ortsfeste Informationen wie Standortkoordinaten, die maximale Ladeleistung (kW), verfügbare Steckertypen sowie die jeweiligen Öffnungszeiten.
• Dynamische Daten: Diese umfassen Informationen in Echtzeit, insbesondere den aktuellen Belegungsstatus, die betriebliche Verfügbarkeit sowie aktuelle Ad-hoc-Preise.

Operative Herausforderungen für CPOs

Die Anbindung an mehrere Nationale Zugangspunkte (NAPs) erfordert die kontinuierliche Überwachung sich wandelnder nationaler Vorgaben und technischer Spezifikationen. Dies setzt eine stetige Anpassung der Datenstrukturen sowie die strikte Einhaltung höchster Qualitätsstandards voraus.

Compliance-Services von Eco-Movement

Eco-Movement übernimmt als Managed Service die Erfüllung der AFIR-Verpflichtungen (Artikel 20) sowie vergleichbarer nationaler Anforderungen (z. B. PCPR) für CPOs.

Das Ziel unseres Services ist eine effiziente und unkomplizierte Compliance-Umsetzung:

• Anbindung statischer und dynamischer Daten an alle NAPs: Wir verfügen über direkte Schnittstellen zu allen aktiven NAPs in Europa, einschließlich der deutschen Mobilithek. Dies garantiert die präzise und fristgerechte Übermittlung Ihrer Daten.
• Übernahme der Datenerfassung und Formatierung: Wir unterstützen Sie bei der Datenkonsolidierung und sorgen für die korrekte Formatierung entsprechend den individuellen Vorgaben der einzelnen NAPs. In den meisten Fällen verfügen wir bereits über alle erforderlichen Daten, sodass für Sie kein zusätzlicher Aufwand entsteht.
• Überwachung regulatorischer Änderungen: Unser Team verfolgt kontinuierlich die neuesten gesetzlichen Entwicklungen. So gewährleisten wir eine dauerhafte Compliance und stellen sicher, dass Sie keine Fristen versäumen.
• Experten-Support: Unser Support-Team steht Ihnen zur Verfügung, um Sie zu unterstützen und Ihre Fragen zu beantworten.

Angesichts der nahenden Frist am 14. April können sich CPOs auf Eco-Movement verlassen, um ihre Verpflichtungen gegenüber den jeweiligen NAPs – einschließlich Deutschland – zuverlässig zu erfüllen. Die NAP-Anbindungen lassen sich kurzfristig realisieren, insbesondere für CPOs, die bereits über eine bestehende OCPI-Verbindung zu Eco-Movement verfügen. Unsere Expertise umfasst bereits über 250 Anbindungen für mehr als 50 CPOs und CPMS-Anbieter an eine Vielzahl europäischer NAPs.

Bitte senden Sie Ihre Anforderung an contact@eco-movement.com.

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One Connection to the Broader Navigation Ecosystem

Eco-Movement provides a platform for distributing EV charging location data across navigation providers, e-mobility service platforms, and public sector organizations. With this, CPOs can rely on a more streamlined approach that improves operational efficiency while expanding market visibility. 

Extending Visibility into OEM Ecosystems

Through Eco-Movement’s network, charging data reaches several leading automotive brands. For CPOs, this creates a broader and more strategic digital presence across the channels that increasingly shape driver choice long before a vehicle reaches the site.

From Visibility to Charging Demand

Visibility is the first step in improving charging infrastructure performance. 

GO TO-U complements this expanded visibility with operational tools designed to improve station utilization and make charging demand more predictable. At the center of this is GO TO-U’s Advanced Reservation Technology, which enables drivers to plan charging sessions in advance while giving operators the ability to manage charging demand more efficiently. By connecting discoverability with reservation-based orchestration, GO TO-U helps transform charging stations from passive infrastructure into actively managed assets.

“Navigation platforms play a central role in how EV drivers discover charging infrastructure. Through our integration with Eco-Movement, operators using GO TO-U can distribute their charging station data across major navigation platforms and broader digital ecosystems through a single connection, making it significantly easier for drivers to discover their infrastructure and for operators to strengthen utilization,” said Nazar Davyda, Co-founder and CEO of GO TO-U.

“We are pleased to have GO TO-U integrate with us. Reliable charging location information benefits everyone in the EV charging value chain,” added Sjors Martens, CCO at Eco-Movement.

Building a More Discoverable and More Effective Charging Ecosystem

With this integration, GO TO-U continues to strengthen its role as the platform that helps charging operators improve visibility, increase utilization, and build charging networks that are more predictable, more efficient, and more valuable.

About Eco-Movement

Eco-Movement, is a leading global platform for EV charge point location and pricing data. Customers of the platform include navigation providers, charge point operators, eMSPs, and the public sector. As an independent platform with almost 2 million connectors in over 80 countries, Eco-Movement is in a unique position to support the electrification of passenger and commercial vehicles.

About GO TO-U

GO TO-U is the operating system for smart EV charging infrastructure. It helps charge point operators build charging networks that are more predictable, efficient, and commercially effective. At the core of the platform is GO TO-U’s proprietary Advanced Reservation Technology, which enables operators to improve utilization, reduce wait times, and manage demand more intelligently. The platform combines reservation-based orchestration with payments, back-office management, driver applications, and integrations with leading EV charging hardware manufacturers. By turning charging from static infrastructure into a managed digital service, GO TO-U makes EV charging more reliable for drivers and more valuable for operators.

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The Visibility Use-Case

A key aspect of visibility is presence on various platforms that millions of drivers use. Via a single, free connection to Eco-Movement, CPOs can be present on several platforms including Google, Apple Maps, Waze, TomTom and HERE, among others.  

Compliance Without an Engineering Strain

While visibility is about access, complying with NAP requirements gives rise to different complexities: Operating across the EU requires adhering to AFIR regulations and connecting to 27 different National Access Points (NAPs).

Managing this internally requires constant monitoring of changes and maintaining custom connection requirements for every jurisdiction. CPOs working with AMPECO can now automate:

• EU NAP Reporting: Automated data sharing across all 27 member states.
• UK PCPR Compliance: Handling open data requests and mandatory uptime reporting.

Focus on Core Business

For CPOs, this partnership simplifies the path to appearing on multiple apps while also minimising the complexity of adhering to NAP requirements. This allows CPOs to focus on their core expertise – building out charging infrastructure. It also makes it easier for them to rely on our expertise honed working with over 3000 CPOs in 80 countries for whom we have brought almost two million connectors online.

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The increasing adoption of electric vehicles necessitates a robust and extensive EV charging infrastructure. Crucially, this growth also elevates the demand for accurate, real-time information regarding the infrastructure’s status and availability.

And nothing is more frustrating for an EV driver than following a navigation system to an “available” charging station, only to find it currently occupied or worse “out of service”.

Unfortunately, this isn’t a hypothetical situation. It is a persistent, daily reality for EV drivers, globally. The core reason lies in the complex and multi-layered data chain that creates ‘latency’.

Changes in a charge point’s availability status must travel a circuitous route: from the charger itself, through the Charge Point Operator’s (CPO) back-end system, to the CPO’s and Car OEM’s myriad of partners (including map providers, roaming hubs, Mobility Service Provider (MSP) platforms, and navigation software vendors) where it feeds into routing algorithms before finally reaching the car manufacturer’s back-end, and subsequently, the end-user’s device or car. This circuitous route increases the time it takes for a charger to show as unavailable when a car is plugged in.

Eco-Movement, already trusted for its reliable EV charging station data, embarked on an effort to also have the fastest data by reducing the latency of the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)  status messages. A dedicated pipeline now delivers lightweight “PATCH updates” directly from the Charge Point Operator (CPO) back-end to our customers in mere milliseconds.

The real-world impact was recently validated by one of our automotive OEM partners that specialises in high-end passenger vehicles. They conducted end-to-end latency tests in several countries by plugging in their cars and measuring the time until the status changed on their screens.

The Result: Status updates, which previously took minutes, now typically appear in a matter of seconds.

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