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Published Sep 11, 2026
How many EV charging stations are there in the UK?
The UK has 121,171 public EV chargers as of 1 July 2026, counted per connector; the older per-device basis put the total at 94,595 on the same date1. Many offer fast charging; see the live map for the current mix by location.
Where can I charge my EV in the UK?
In the UK, EV charging stations are conveniently located near rest areas, stores, restaurants, hotels, community centers, gas stations, and parking facilities.
Three examples of where you can find them:
- GRIDSERVE Braintree Electric Forecourt — Edison Way, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 7AP. A purpose-built charging forecourt just off the A131 with 29 bays at up to 360kW, open 24 hours, with a Costa Coffee, a Little Fresh convenience store, toilets and a lounge on site.2
- GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hub at Moto Rugby Services — M6 Junction 1, Rugby CV23 0EZ. A motorway rest-area hub with 36 bays at up to 360kW, open 24 hours, inside the Moto service area.3
- InstaVolt Winchester Superhub — Winchester EV Hub, Andover Road, Winchester SO21 2FT. Just off the A34 with 44 ultra-rapid 160kW chargers, open 24 hours, with an on-site Starbucks, toilets, free Wi-Fi and accessible bays.4
Map of EV chargers in the UK
Growth of EV chargers in the UK
The UK has seen a yearly rise in public EV chargers, driven by zero emissions targets, government initiatives, and EV sales and charging infrastructure incentives.
More Statistics
- EV Charging Locations
- EV Charging Stations in Edinburgh
- EV Charging Stations in London
- EV Charging Stations in Manchester
- EV Charging Stations in Scotland
- Scotland Tourism Statistics
Electric cars on UK roads
UK has1,864,018 licensed battery-electric cars on roads at the end of March 2026, up from 1,737,074 at the end of 20255.
- The number of electric vehicles on the road continues to rise each year
EV FAQs
What type of charging stations are there in the UK?
The Department for Transport groups the UK's public chargers into four power bands by maximum output: Standard (3kW up to 8kW), Standard plus (8kW up to 50kW), Rapid (50kW up to 150kW) and Ultra-rapid (150kW and above).1 At 1 July 2026 the UK had 59,587 standard, 32,697 standard-plus, 14,891 rapid and 13,996 ultra-rapid public chargers.1 The rapid and ultra-rapid bands (50kW+) are the ones for en-route top-ups; standard and standard-plus chargers suit overnight and destination charging.
What EV plug types are available in the UK?
There are options in the UK to support most of the major plug types including:
- Type 2 Connector
- CCS (Combined Charging System) Connector
- CHAdeMO Connector
- Type 1 Connector
Consult the location map for details about a specific station.
How much does it cost to use an EV charger in the UK?
Public charging in the UK is billed in pence per kilowatt-hour, and rapid charging costs substantially more than slow or fast: in August 2026 the weighted average pay-as-you-go price was 54p per kWh on standard and standard-plus chargers (3-49kW) and 77p per kWh on rapid and ultra-rapid chargers (50kW+), according to the Zapmap Price Index.6
Which parts of the UK have the most public EV chargers?
England hosts the large majority of the UK’s public chargers. Greater London alone had 31,371 public chargers and Scotland 12,847 as of 1 July 2026 (DfT)1.
References
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics data tables (DfT/OZEV, EVCI0101 + EVCI0102) · gov.uk ↑ b c d
- GRIDSERVE Braintree Electric Forecourt — location page · gridserve.com ↑
- GRIDSERVE M6 Rugby Services Moto — location page · gridserve.com ↑
- InstaVolt Winchester EV Superhub — location page · instavolt.co.uk ↑
- Vehicle licensing statistics data tables (VEH1103 — licensed vehicles by body type and fuel type) · gov.uk ↑
- Zapmap Price Index — UK public charging prices · zapmap.com ↑
