Electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the UK now have access to more than 82,000 public chargepoints, following a 27% increase over the past year.
According to the Department for Transport, 17,370 charging points were added since July 2024, with the most rapid growth seen in the north-east, East of England and West Midlands.
The government says this expansion is part of its wider £4.5 billion Plan for Change, designed to make EV ownership easier and cheaper, while supporting British carmakers and driving clean growth.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: “Just last week, we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile – that’s London to Birmingham for £2.50.
“Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”
The announcement follows the launch of a new incentive scheme offering discounts of up to £3,750 on electric vehicles and a £25 million investment to expand home charging access – helping drivers save up to £1,500 a year.
The UK was Europe’s largest EV market in 2024, with sales up 20% year-on-year.
The charging network growth adds to other government measures supporting drivers, including a £1.6 billion pothole fund and a continued freeze on fuel duty until 2026, saving motorists £50–£60 a year.
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