Latest figures suggest there are now more than 86,000 chargers of its kind across the UK’s roads
Britain saw a 23% surge in the installation of charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in the last year.
That’s more than 15,000 new chargers, taking the total figure to 86,021 across the UK’s roads, according to latest figures.
A new chargepoint is being added to the network every 33 minutes, including rapid and ultra-rapid chargers that can charge a car to 80% in just 20 to 40 minutes.
The rapid growth has been 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 points in England outside of London grew by 23.4%, compared to 21.7% in the capital.
The latest figures follow the launch of the government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant, which has already helped more than 25,000 drivers make the switch to EVs with discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 models.
This week, the government also announced it would consult on cutting red tape to make it easier for renters and residents without driveways to install home chargers.
Decarbonisation Minister 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.”
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