tech
December 25, 2025
UK electric car charger rollout slows amid worries over EV switch
Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets
TL;DR
- UK electric car charger installations saw a marked slowdown in 2025, with the smallest increase in new chargers since 2022.
- Industry growth is projected to be under 20%, a significant drop from 37% the previous year.
- While electric car sales are still growing, the pace has not met expectations, leading some manufacturers and investors to slow their transition.
- Government actions, including weakening EV sales targets and announcing a future pay-per-mile tax, have been criticized for potentially undermining consumer and business confidence.
- Charger types vary in speed, from slow (up to 8kW) suitable for overnight charging, to ultra-rapid (150kW and above) for quick top-ups on long journeys.
- Rising costs for charge point operators and grid connection delays are impacting the pace of rollout, particularly in commercially challenging areas.
- Significant regional disparities exist, with London having substantially more public chargers per capita than Northern Ireland.
- Delayed funding and grid connection issues are identified as key bottlenecks for accelerating charger installations.
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