- Over 15,979 public chargepoints added to the UK network since
October 2024, with a new charger being added every 33
minutes.
- With more than 86,021 chargers now available across the
country and Government discounts slashing up to £3750 off new
electric vehicles, there has never been a better time to make the
switch to electric with sales up 29% in September
- Government is backing the sector with more than £381m to
deliver 100,000 more chargers and boost British industry,
powering up growth and creating jobs to deliver the Plan for
Change
The UK's electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by 23% in
the last year, bringing over 15,000 more chargers to motorists
and enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.
Figures released today (Thursday 30 October) show there are now
86,021 chargers on Britain's roads, making it easier than ever
for drivers to charge up and go.
A new chargepoint is now being added to the network every 33
minutes which is great news for drivers who can save money by
charging up, as compared to filling up on petrol. The number also
includes over 17,356 rapid/ultra-rapid chargers that can charge a
car to 80% in just 20-40 mins.
The data follows the launch of the £650m Electric Car Grant,
which has already helped over 25,000 drivers make the switch with
discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 models.
Minister for Decarbonisation, 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.”
The rapid growth – particularly in Yorkshire and the Humber,
Wales, the West Midlands and East of England – means drivers can
travel to popular destinations such as York Minster, Caerphilly
Castle and Norwich Cathedral, knowing they can stop off and
charge up easily along the way.
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.
There are currently over 6,000 (July 2025, Zapmap) 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 three
years, supporting EV drivers to take longer journeys.
The data comes just days after the Government announced
it will consult to cut red tape and make it easier for renters
and residents without driveways to install home chargers. Plans
could see drivers save £250 on planning fees and enable more
households to run their car for as little as 2p per mile – that's
£2.50 from London to Birmingham.
The increase is complemented by the £25m scheme to help councils
install cross-pavement channels for people without driveways, and
the £381m rollout of 100,000 more public chargepoints across
England.
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.”
Notes to editors
- Quarterly chargepoint statistics October 2025 can be found
here.
