New figures from Zapmap have revealed 1,849 net new charging devices to its database and regional growth being highest in the West Midlands at 19%.
It said that July was a particularly strong month for slow powered chargers, due to the prevalence of on-street projects, with some 1,563 net new chargers coming onto its database.
Overall, there are now 84,218 chargers at 41,979 locations with a year-on-year growth by device of around 26%. The number of successful charging sessions on the public network was 3.1 million – or around 4,000 sessions per hour.
Jade Edwards, Head of Insights, Zapmap, said:
“The UK’s public charging infrastructure recorded solid growth in July, with particularly robust growth in on-street provision. Announcements from Cornwall Council and the North West Combined Authority highlight how government funding is actively translating into tangible deployment plans. We can expect continued growth in this segment in the coming months.
“Be.EV and Zest opened charging hubs in July, in Telford and Edmonton respectively, consisting of 18 ultra rapid charge points each, meeting the need for high-powered charging with easy access to busy retail centres and key transport routes. Meanwhile Osprey announced its new 16 charge point super-hub in Paisley, and Instavolt secured a 40 year lease for a site near Stonehenge, which will provide ultra rapid charging for 30 electric vehicles.”
Melanie Shufflebotham, Founder and COO, Zapmap, aded:
“July saw GRIDSERVE and Osprey, both leading charge point operators rolling out ultra-rapid charging hubs, secure financing, close on the heels on Believ’s June announcement of a £300m investment facility. These investments indicate the maturing of the market and provide a strong footing for continued growth.
“Notable this month was the launch of the Government’s Electric Car Grant Scheme, discounting the cost of an EV by up to £3,750 for private buyers, alongside the DfT’s £63m package of investments to help drive further growth of the charging infrastructure and reduce charging costs.
“This combination of demand-side incentives and public-private investments into the industry is a reflection of the growing maturity of the market and likely to support further confidence and growth throughout the second half of the year.”
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