The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has grown by 23% in the last year, delivering 15,000 more chargers.
New figures reveal there are now 86,021 chargers on Britain’s roads, with a chargepoint being added to the network every 33 minutes.
The number also includes more than 17,356 rapid or ultra-rapid chargers that can charge a car to 80% in around 20 to 40 minutes.
Growth was seen particularly in Yorkshire and the Humber, Wales, the West Midlands and East of England. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the number of public EV charging devices in England outside of London grew by 23.4%, compared to 21.7% in London.
According to Zapmap data, there are currently over 6,000 open-access rapid and ultra-rapid chargers within one mile of the Strategic Road Network (England’s motorways and major A-roads). This means total charger numbers have more than quadrupled in the last 3 years.
The news follows the UK Government announcing plans to axe planning pPlans to cut planning permission on cross-pavement gulliesermission for cross-pavement EV charging solutions. It also comes after the launch of the £650m Electric Car Grant, which the UK Government said had so far assisted over 25,000 drivers.
Minister for Decarbonisation, Keir Mather said:
“There’s never been a better time to go electric – chargepoints are up 23% in a year, and we’re helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, all part of our Plan for Change.
“We’re also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging, making it easier and cheaper for everyone to make the switch.”
Vicky Read, Chief Executive, ChargeUK said:
“The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric, investing billions of private capital into high-quality charging — supporting the government’s ambitions for growth and decarbonisation in the process.
“The vast majority of EV drivers use the public networks and an increasing number will be wholly reliant on them. Meaning we need the right mix of affordable and easy to access charging at home and at work, on-street, en-route and at destinations to ensure everyone can make the switch.”
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