New ChargeUK trade body to invest £6bn in EV charging network

ChargeUK, a new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, has been launched and revealed investment plans up to 2030.

ChargeUK brings together 18 of the country’s largest charge point installers, which collectively will invest more than £6 billion installing and operating new EV charging infrastructure by 2030.

Tens of thousands of new chargers will be installed this year, with the aim of doubling the size of the network through 2023.

Ian Johnston, Chair of ChargeUK and CEO of Osprey Charging Network, said: “The formation of ChargeUK is an exciting day and is a demonstration of the electric vehicle charging industry’s growing size and importance to the UK economy.

“Together we are investing billions of pounds to get more charge points in the ground right across the country. These numbers reinforce our commitment to the UK’s Net Zero future.

“We will continue to be a proactive partner to Government as we deliver a world-class charging infrastructure, giving the nation’s drivers confidence to transition to electric vehicles.”

ChargeUK will work collaboratively with the government and other stakeholders to help drive charge point investment and delivery, including shaping policies and regulation. The work will have a vital role in climate goals, helping the UK transition to Net Zero.

Transport decarbonisation and technology minister Jesse Norman said: “The launch of ChargeUK shows how industry working together, alongside the Government, can release private investment, improve delivery, raise standards and promote the use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for drivers across the country.

“Our commitment to decarbonising transport, backed by hundreds of millions in funding, has helped to unlock private sector investment, and the ambitious plans of ChargeUK’s members will support more people than ever make the transition to EVs.”

The 18 founding members of ChargeUK are: Be.EV; Believ; BP Pulse; Char.gy; ChargePoint; Connected Kerb; ESB; Equans; Evyve; Fastned; Gridserve; Ionity; Mer; Osprey; Pod Point; PoGo Charge; Shell Recharge; and Raw Charging.