The UK’s EV charging infrastructure had a record year of growth in 2024, official figures have confirmed.
The number of charge points installed in the UK over the course of the calendar year was the highest annual level seen on record, with tens of thousands of new chargers added as the Government and industry pushes to alleviate charging anxiety amongst EV drivers.
The latest published figures by charge point mapping service ZapMap shows more than 20,000 new devices were installed throughout last year, bringing the total number of public chargers to 73,699.
This represents a year-on-year increase of 38 per cent.
In more good news to EV drivers, it is the fastest device types that have seen particularly high growth; ultra-rapid (150kW+) devices have seen an 83 per cent increase since the end of 2023, the figures reveal.
The news of the UK’s charging boom comes after the National Audit Office said that the number of public charge points was on track to meet Government target of 300,000 devices by 2030.
The growth in ultra-rapid devices and charging hubs designed for drivers looking to recharge their vehicle as quickly as possible on longer journeys will particularly help reduce range and charging worries for EV owners.
There are now more than 7,000 150kW+ devices across Great Britain that can typically replenish an EV’s battery from 10 to 80 per cent charge in just 15 to 30 minutes.
The numbers show there are now 14,000 50kW fast chargers.
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