UK hits 100,000 public EV charge points, says Octopus Electroverse

The UK now has over 100,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, according to new data from Octopus Electroverse, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to electric transport.

The latest Charging Infrastructure Insights report reveals that a new public charger has been installed every 13 minutes over the past six months, helping make EV charging more accessible for drivers across the country.

The report shows that rapid and ultra-rapid chargers—capable of recharging vehicles in as little as 20 minutes—are the fastest-growing category, now accounting for 24% of the public network.

This growth puts the UK on track to meet the government’s target of 300,000 public charge points by 2030, recently reaffirmed alongside the planned phase-out of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales.

The milestone comes at a time when the number of traditional petrol stations has dropped to around 8,300, highlighting the shift in the UK’s transport infrastructure.

Electric vehicle adoption is also accelerating, helped by more affordable leasing options and salary sacrifice schemes, with battery EV registrations hitting record levels in March 2025.

“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.”

Launched in 2020, Octopus Electroverse has grown into Europe’s largest EV charging platform, now used by around half of UK EV drivers and many more internationally. A charging session is started every few seconds by Electroverse users, including fleets and partner carmakers.