EV charging network swells by 13%
The UK’s public EV charging network has grown by 13% in the past year, according to Department for Transport figures.
There are now 116,052 public chargers across the UK, which equates to 168 per 100,000 people. This is a 12.9% increase between January 2025 and January 2026.
England has the most chargers in total at 97,235, while Scotland leads on a per capita basis with 218 chargers per 100,000 people compared to 57.5 per 100,000 people in Northern Ireland.
At a local authority level, eight of the 10 authorities with the highest number of public chargers per 100,000 people in London boroughs, with the top three being. Hammersmith and Fulham (1,470), Westminster (1,369), and Tower Hamlets (764).
Postcode lottery
Claire Wills-McKissick from Tempcover said: “While the growth in chargers is positive, the data also highlights a postcode lottery for EV infrastructure. With the 2030 deadline for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars fast approaching, the transition is now a countdown for most drivers.
“It’s worth doing the groundwork now. Check the location and type of chargers near your home, workplace, and regular routes, and plan a few short trips to see how charging fits into your day-to-day life.”
