Britain's electric vehicle charging infrastructure has experienced substantial expansion over the past twelve months, with 17,370 new chargepoints installed across the nation.
This represents a 27 per cent increase in the UK's charging network since July 2024, according to figures released today by the Department for Transport.
The surge in installations means motorists now have greater access to public charging facilities throughout the country.
Particularly strong growth has been recorded in the North East, East of England and West Midlands regions, providing drivers with increased confidence that charging options are readily available during their travels.
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|There are now more than 82,000 electric vehicle chargers across the UK
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood made the announcement, revealing that Britain's charging infrastructure is expanding at a rate of one new chargepoint every thirty minutes.
The Minister emphasised that this rapid development is helping to eliminate concerns about charging availability for electric vehicle owners, in addition to the new £650million Electric Car Grant scheme.
She said: "Just last week we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile that's London to Birmingham for £2.50.
"Today's chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we're also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK.
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"With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we're helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror."
The Government has committed £4.5billion towards making electric vehicle ownership more affordable and accessible across Britain as part of Labour's Plan for Change.
Motorists will benefit from reductions of up to £3,750 on new zero-emission vehicles, with manufacturers now able to apply for the scheme. The funding will remain available through to the 2028-29 financial year.
Additionally, a £25million allocation will support home charging installations, potentially saving drivers up to £1,500 annually when transitioning from conventional vehicles to electric alternatives.
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The expansion of charging infrastructure coincides with Britain's position as Europe's largest electric vehicle market in 2024, with sales increasing by twenty per cent compared to the previous year.
The Government's support for electric motoring extends beyond charging facilities and purchase incentives.
Ministers have maintained the five pence fuel duty reduction until spring 2026, providing annual savings of £50 to £60 for typical motorists.
Furthermore, a record £1.6billion has been allocated to address pothole repairs across the nation's road network.
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Ben Nelmes, CEO of New AutoMotive, also praised Labour's development of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which he said was "delivering for drivers".
Manufacturers must have at least 28 per cent of sales come from zero emission vehicles by the end of this year, before reaching 80 per cent at the end of the decade and 100 per cent in 2035.
Nelmes said: "This lockstep growth is the market and Government working hand in hand, giving more and more people the confidence to make the switch.
"With the mandate providing a clear roadmap, we are getting it done and paving the way for a zero emission future on UK roads."