Britain’s public electric vehicle charging infrastructure witnessed substantial growth in 2024, with the total number of chargers increasing by 36% to reach 73,421 units by year-end, according to data from Zapmap. The expansion, representing an addition of 19,600 charging points, nearly matches the entire network’s size as of late 2020.
The rate of growth has notably decelerated from 45% in 2023, primarily due to delays in the government’s local electric vehicle infrastructure (Levi) funding programme and mounting concerns over potential changes to the UK’s zero-emission vehicle mandate.
Charge UK’s chief executive, Vicky Read, characterises 2024 as a boom year with a “slight tail-off” in the latter months. The slowdown stems from hesitation among charge point operators and investors, particularly regarding the anticipated relaxation of electric car quotas that could impact billions in infrastructure investments.
Regional disparities remain stark, with London maintaining its leading position at 234 public chargers per 100,000 residents. Scotland stands as the only region outside the capital exceeding 100 chargers per 100,000 people, whilst Northern Ireland lags significantly with merely 32 units per 100,000 inhabitants.
The rapid charging sector has demonstrated remarkable progress, with ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers experiencing an 80% increase compared to 2023. This growth particularly benefits long-distance travellers, though on-street charging availability remains inconsistent across different regions.
Industry experts project continued expansion in 2025, with the delayed Levi funding expected to catalyse installation rates. The government maintains its target of 300,000 public charge points by 2030, though concerns persist regarding urban-rural distribution imbalances and local authority implementation challenges.
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