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 Is the UK’s EV charging infrastructure keeping pace with demand?

he UK automotive market continues to accelerate towards electrification. In 2025, more than 473,000 fully electric vehicles were sold, representing 23.4% of all new car registrations – a significant increase from the previous year. The trend has continued into 2026, with EVs accounting for almost 24% of all new vehicle registrations so far this year.

This raises an important question: Is our charging infrastructure growing quickly enough to support the transition?

The good news is that public charging networks continue to expand, with more than 87,000 public charging devices now available across the UK. Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers have seen particularly strong growth, helping to improve long-distance travel and reduce charging times.

However, challenges remain.

Many drivers without access to off-street parking still rely heavily on public charging facilities, and availability varies significantly depending on where you live. Industry studies suggest the UK has more EVs per public charger than some comparable European markets, raising concerns about future capacity if EV adoption continues at its current pace.

While the automotive industry is successfully driving EV sales growth, the real test will be whether infrastructure investment can stay ahead of consumer demand.

The transition to electric vehicles is no longer a question of “if” but “how quickly.” Ensuring accessible, reliable and affordable charging infrastructure will be critical to maintaining consumer confidence and achieving the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

What are your experiences with public EV charging? Is the infrastructure where you live keeping up with demand?