The number of public EV chargers in the UK increased by 22% year-on-year to the end of September, according to data from Zapmap.
The charger mapping service said the network now included 86,021 chargers, with 3,928 having been installed during the third quarter of this year.
The number of ultra-rapid chargers, capable of speeds of 150kW and above, is now 9,290 – a 51% year-on-year increase.
Zapmap head of insights Jade Edwards said: “In the past three months, we’ve seen sizeable investments into the industry from both Westminster, through a £63 million allocation under the Plan for Change, and the Scottish Parliament, through a £6.3 million allocation to local authorities in the south of Scotland. In addition, both parliaments have extended practical support for cross-pavement charging solutions and incentives for EV buyers in the form of the Government Electric Car Grant scheme and the continuation of Transport Scotland’s interest-free loan.
“Meanwhile both Gridserve and Osprey secured funding to support their continued growth.
“While 2024 was a year of rapid growth, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of evaluation, with both the public and private sectors giving thought to the long-term shape of the EV market.”
