We’ve hit a major electric vehicle (EV) milestone, surpassing 100,000 public EV charge points, according to Octopus Electroverse’s latest Charging Infrastructure Insights report.
With one new charger installed every 13 minutes over the last six months, the country is gaining real momentum in its shift to electric transport.
The report highlights the rapid expansion of high-speed charging infrastructure.
Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, capable of delivering a full charge in as little as 20 minutes, now account for nearly a quarter (24%) of all public chargers.
These faster options are key to alleviating range anxiety and enabling longer journeys.
This development comes just days after the government reaffirmed its commitment to banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
As part of this transition, it has set a target of installing 300,000 public chargers by the same year. The current rate of deployment suggests that goal is within reach.
The rise in EV charging points also contrasts starkly with the decline in petrol stations, which now number around 8,300 across the UK.
Octopus Electroverse, which launched in 2020, has quickly grown into Europe’s largest EV charging platform, supporting about half of UK EV drivers and many more across the continent.
A charging session is initiated every few seconds through its app by drivers, fleet operators or car manufacturers.
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