One charge point added to public network every 30 minutes

New figures from the Department for Transport (DFT) show that more than 1,200 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers were added in March.

It means that there are now 76,507 public chargers across the UK – a 28% year-on-year increase.

Future of roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: “It’s brilliant to confirm today that we’ve added another 1,200 public chargers to the public network in the last month. 

“We’re adding one charge point every half an hour, taking us to over 76,500 across the UK.”

She added: “This comes days after our new plans to back British carmakers by making it easier for them to upgrade to make electric vehicles, while delivering our manifesto commitment to stop sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

“Our charge point network is going from strength to strength, and with £6 billion of private investment in the pipeline by 2030, we continue working closely with industry to ensure motorists are always just a short drive from a charger.

“We will also roll out tens of thousands of on-street charge points in towns and rural areas – ideal for cheaper, overnight charging for those without a driveway – through our £381m Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund.”  

The latest beneficiary of LEVI funding, Suffolk County Council, says it will deliver 6,000 EV charge points for residents without off-street parking in partnership with Believ after being awarded £5.3 million. 

The latest charge point figures come after Zapmap reported last month (March) that the UK had installed its 75,000th charger.  

This represented a 32% year-on-year increase compared to February 2024, when 57,290 devices were reported.