The UK's electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by 23% in the last year, boosting the network by more than 15,000 chargers, according to official figures.

The rapid growth was bolstered by a major push outside London, with more charger delivery accelerating in Yorkshire and the Humber, Wales, the West Midlands and the East of England.

Between October 2024 and October 2025, the number of public EV charging devices in England outside of London grew by 23.4%, compared to 21.7% in London.

The Department for Transport said today there are now 86,021 chargers on Britain's roads, with a new chargepoint being added every 33 minutes on average. The number also includes over 17,356 rapid/ultra-rapid chargers that can charge a car to 80% in just 20 to 40 minutes.

Minister for decarbonisation, Keir Mather, said: 'There's never been a better time to go electric – chargepoints are up 23% in a year, and we're helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, all part of our Plan for Change. We're also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging, making it easier and cheaper for everyone to make the switch.'

Department officials said the launch of the £650m Electric Car Grant had helped over 25,000 drivers make the switch with discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 models.

There is also a £25m scheme to help councils install cross-pavement channels for people without driveways, and the £381m rollout of 100,000 more public chargepoints across England.

Vicky Read, chief executive of ChargeUK, said: 'The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric, investing billions of private capital into high-quality charging — supporting the government's ambitions for growth and decarbonisation in the process. 'The vast majority of EV drivers use the public networks and an increasing number will be wholly reliant on them. Meaning we need the right mix of affordable and easy to access charging at home and at work, on-street, en route and at destinations to ensure everyone can make the switch.'