A Surge in Public Charge Points

• July 2025: The UK boasted 82,002 public EV charging devices—an increase of 17,370 (27%) over the previous year, and a 7% rise since April 2025. 
• April 2025: There were 76,507 devices which is a 4% increase since January, and a 28% rise compared to April 2024.

Mid-Year Installations and Hubs Boom

• H1 2025 (Jan–Jun):
  • 8,670 new chargers added—a 27% year-on-year increase. 
  • Total reached 82,369 devices across 40,479 sites. 
• The UK now hosts 673 charging hubs (sites with six or more rapid/ultra?rapid chargers), a rise of 136 in H1. 

Ultra-Rapid Charging Takes the Lead

• Ultra-rapid chargers (150kW+) surged to 8,619 in H1, which is a 23% increase year-on-year. 
• Importantly, ultra-rapid models have for the first time outnumbered standard rapid chargers. 

Power Mix: Meeting Local and Long-Range Needs

• As of July 1, 20% of publicly available chargers are rated at 50kW and above (16,677 devices), while 54% reside in the slower 3 – 8kW band (44,231 devices). 
• On-street chargers (intended for drivers without private driveways) grew to 30,169 (37% of the total). 
• Destination chargers (e.g., at shopping centres, hotels) accounted for 49% (40,109). 

Quarterly Momentum: Q1 Gains

• In Q1 2025, 3,141 new public charge points were added—raising the total to 76,840, a 29% y/y increase. 
• During the quarter, 49 new high-powered hubs were installed, while ultra-rapid chargers made up 22% of all new units. 

Why This Matters

1. Range confidence — the proliferation of ultra-rapid chargers, especially at motorway hubs, enables quick mid-journey top-ups ( 200-mile boosts in approx 30 mins).
2. Equity of access — on-street charger growth helps drivers without private parking access EV charging conveniently at home.
3. Strategic deployment — destination chargers support urban and leisure travel, while hubs streamline long-distance journeys.
4. Strong momentum — 27–29% YoY growth means continued advancements toward the UK’s 300,000 public charger target by 2030.

The Road Ahead: What to Watch in 2025 & Beyond

• Charging hub development: Continued rollout of high-powered, amenity-rich charging stations like the Winchester InstaVolt superhub (44 bays) signals a push toward customer-friendly infrastructure.
• On-street network expansion: Supported by the LEVI fund, installers are prioritizing kerbside charging to level the playing field for urban drivers. 
• Grid readiness: Smart upgrades in urban and rural power sectors will be critical to support the rapid charger rollout. 
• Regulatory support: Contactless payments, reliability standards, and consistent signage should enhance trust and streamline user experience. 

In summary, 2025 has seen the UK’s EV charging infrastructure not only grow in numbers but also diversify in capacity and coverage. With ultra-rapid chargers claiming majority power, on-street and on-route expansion, and government-private collaboration in full swing, EV drivers are entering an era of unprecedented convenience. The continued acceleration signals strong progress toward a powerful, equitable, and sustainable UK EV network.