Zapmap has found that 8,670 new public electric vehicle (EV) charge points were installed nationwide in the first six months of 2025.
The UK now has 82,369 public EV charge points across 40,479 locations, with the rate of installations accelerating by 27% year-on-year.
Ultra-rapid chargers, which charge at more than 150kW, saw the fastest growth, with 59% more installations in the first half of 2025 than in 2024.
1,598 new ultra-rapid chargers were installed in the first half of 2025, for a nationwide total of 8,619 ultra-rapid chargers.
Charging hubs, with six or more rapid or ultra-rapid chargers, also saw strong growth, with 136 installed in the same period, bringing the nationwide total to 673.
Recent additions to the charge hub network include Osprey Charging’s pair of 300kW hubs in Rainhill and Prescot in Merseyside, Source’s ultra-rapid hub in Edinburgh, and RAW Charging’s hub in Stourhead, Wiltshire.
Jade Edwards, head of insights at Zapmap, said: “The EV landscape at the mid-point of 2025 looks significantly different to six months ago, in terms of the shape of the infrastructure, EV demand and availability and the legislative landscape.
“We’re always pleased to see strong growth in en-route charging and hubs, not just because they are so convenient for EV drivers on long journeys, but also because they provide high-visibility and help instil confidence for drivers looking to make the switch.
“Meanwhile, we’re now beginning to see LEVI funding awards feeding through the system, offering the 40% of people who do not have access to off-street parking increased opportunities to charge close to home and benefit from driving electric.
“We look forward to seeing what further measures the government can introduce to make access to public charging more equitable.”
There are now 29,227 on-street EV chargers nationwide, with 3,709 added in the first half of 2025, although most of these are concentrated in London, due to strong efforts from local councils.
The North East of England saw particularly strong growth in the first half of 2025, with 40% more chargers added than in the same period the previous year.
The East of England saw growth of 39% year-on-year, and the West Midlands saw 38% year-on-year growth.
Vicky Read, CEO at ChargeUK, said: “This sustained growth gives confidence to drivers that the network they need is there for them and will encourage even more to make the switch.
“With 27% growth across the whole market, the sector remains on track for the Government’s ambition of 300,000 chargers by 2030.
“To keep the roll out on track, and to ensure drivers have access to affordable charging, the Government can support the sector by equalising VAT on public charging to five per cent, addressing the rise in standing charges, and extending the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation to include EV charging.”
