The number of EV chargepoints in the UK has grown by 27% in the past year, with 17,370 added since July 2024.
The UK government says there has been a rapid growth in figures, particularly in the north-east, East of England and the West Midlands.
The new chargepoint numbers follow the announcement earlier this month (July) that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, on top of a £25m boost to help more drivers charge at home and save up to £1,500 a year when switching to electric.
Drivers will start to benefit from discounts as soon as manufacturers successfully apply for their zero emission cars, with the scheme open to firms now and funding available until the 2028 to 2029 financial year.
The government says it is investing £4.5bn to make it cheaper and easier to own an EV as part of its Plan for Change. Britain was the largest EV market in Europe in 2024 with sales up a fifth on the previous year.
Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror."
