UK has officially reached a major electric vehicle (EV) milestone with the installation of over 100,000 public chargers, signaling a rapid acceleration toward the country’s 2030 climate goals.
According to the latest Charging Infrastructure Insights report by Octopus Electroverse, the UK is adding one public EV charger every 13 minutes, showcasing strong momentum in the nationwide shift from petrol to electric.
This development starkly contrasts with the declining number of petrol stations, which now stand at just 8,300 nationwide, underlining the growing dominance of electric mobility.
“Drivers can now trust there is a charger at almost every twist and turn of the road — making plugging in an EV feel as easy as charging up your phone,” said Matt Davies, Director of Octopus Electroverse.
“We’re well on track to turning the Government’s 300,000 charger target by 2030 into a reality.”
Key Highlights:
Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers now account for 24% of all public charging points.
Charging sessions are being initiated every few seconds by Electroverse users, including fleet operators and partner car manufacturers.
Over one million electric vehicles are now on UK roads.
70,000 new battery EVs were registered in March 2025 alone — a 42.3% increase year-on-year.
Government data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) supports this surge, revealing that EVs now account for more than 25% of monthly car sales, with petrol vehicle registrations dipping below 50% market share.
The public and private sectors are joining forces through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which helps councils install community-based EV chargers:
Lambeth Council has received £1.36 million to deploy 404 chargers.
The West Midlands Combined Authority will install up to 12,000 chargers using £15.7 million in funding.
Brighton and Hove City Council, in partnership with char.gy, is set to roll out over 6,000 chargers under a £130 million contract.
Meanwhile, the Government confirmed that more than 75,000 chargepoints are already available across the UK, with one being installed every 29 minutes. A spokesperson added:
“One in four of all cars sold in February was electric, and last year saw a record 382,000 EVs sold – the highest in Europe. We’re investing over £2.3 billion to support this transition, helping make the UK a clean energy superpower.”
As the country shifts into high gear toward net-zero goals, experts predict the EV revolution will not only cut emissions but also fuel economic growth, job creation, and a sustainable automotive future.
