The United Kingdom has crossed a major milestone in its green mobility journey, officially surpassing 100,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers nationwide, according to new government data.
The achievement reflects the country’s rapid shift toward electric transportation, with EV charger installations now outpacing the development of petrol stations. Officials noted that the number of public chargers has doubled in the past two years alone.
This milestone coincides with a steady decline in traditional fuel stations, which have dropped below 7,000 nationwide—marking the lowest count in over three decades. Analysts attribute the trend to increasing EV adoption, government incentives, and changing consumer behavior.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper called the development a “historic turning point,” highlighting the government’s continued investment in EV infrastructure. “This proves the UK is leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable transport future,” he said.
The growth in public EV infrastructure includes a mix of fast chargers, on-street chargers, and charging hubs, catering to both urban and rural users. Private sector involvement has also surged, with companies like BP Pulse and Gridserve expanding operations.
The UK aims to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, and officials say this infrastructure progress is critical to meeting that goal. Industry groups believe the country is well on track, with EVs now making up nearly one in three new car registrations.
