The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK has grown by 27% in the past year, with 17,370 added since July 2024 – according to statistics released by the Department for Transport (DfT).
The stats show that there has been a rapid growth in figures – particularly in the North East, East of England and the West Midlands.
The new charge point numbers follow last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, on top of a £25m boost to help more drivers charge at home and save up to £1,500 a year when switching to electric.
Drivers will start to benefit from discounts as soon as manufacturers successfully apply for their zero emission cars, with the scheme open to firms now and funding available until the 2028 to 2029 financial year.
The Government is investing £4.5 billion to make it cheaper and easier to own an EV, while backing British car makers to create jobs and drive investment – all part of the Plan for Change. This is securing the UK’s position as a world-leader in electric vehicle adoption – with Britain the largest EV market in Europe in 2024 and sales up a fifth on the previous year – while helping put more money in people’s pockets.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said:
“Just last week we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile – that’s London to Birmingham for £2.50.
“Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”
The full regional breakdown of the new charge point statistics is below:
| Region/Country | Raw increase in the number of public charging devices July 2024 to July 2025 | Percentage increase in the number of public charging devices July 2024 to July 2025 |
| United Kingdom | 17,370 | 27% |
| East Midlands | 685 | 22% |
| East of England | 1,778 | 40% |
| London | 3,712 | 18% |
| North East | 784 | 41% |
| North West | 1,194 | 27% |
| Northern Ireland | 66 | 11% |
| Scotland | 1,514 | 27% |
| South East | 2,489 | 32% |
| South West | 1,217 | 26% |
| Wales | 749 | 27% |
| West Midlands | 2,138 | 39% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 1,044 | 34% |
Industry reaction:
Ben Nelmes, CEO of New AutoMotive, said:
“It’s fantastic to see the charge point rollout keeping pace with the electric car revolution, proving the ZEV mandate is delivering for drivers. This lockstep growth is the market and government working hand in hand, giving more and more people the confidence to make the switch. With the mandate providing a clear roadmap, we are getting it done and paving the way for a zero-emission future on UK roads.”
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