76,507 public EV chargepoints across the UK

New statistics by the Department for Transport reveal that the UK now has 76,507 public chargers, with 1,200 public chargepoints installed in the last month alone.

This means that public chargepoints are increasing by 28 per cent year-on-year.

On the new data, the 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 chargepoint every half an hour, taking us to over 76,500 across the UK.

“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 chargepoint 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 chargepoints in towns and rural areas — ideal for cheaper, overnight charging for those without a driveway — through our £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fund.

“We’re investing over £2.3 billion to help industry and drivers make supported switch to EVs, going further and faster to create jobs, boost investment and put money in the pockets of hardworking people, as we secure our future through the Plan for Change.”