Zapmap: Ultra-fast EV public chargers up by 51% year-on-year
The latest findings from Zapmap have shown that the number of ultra-rapid public EV chargers has grown to 9,290 across the United Kingdom – 51% more than there were in September 2024.
Zapmap claims are more than 663 ultra-rapid charger hubs nationwide, offering charging speeds of 150kW and above. Each hub has more than six rapid or ultra-rapid chargers at each site. The UK’s leading charge point mapping and data service revealed that 212 of these have been installed in the last 12 months.
Zapmap’s latest numbers show that a total of 3,928 charge points were set up in the UK in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This brings the total of devices to 86,021 spread across 114,486 EV charging hubs. This represents a 22% year-on-year increase.
High-powered chargers delivering charging speeds of between 50kW and 150kW also showed progress. Installations grew by 38% across the North West, followed by 33% in Yorkshire and the Humber. Zapmap says that across all power bands, the South East and Wales showed the highest year-on-year growth, at just over and just under 26% respectively.
Lower-powered chargers with speeds of sub-50kW comprise the biggest part of the UK’s infrasructure and are largely located at sites such as car parks at tourist attractions. These comprise a total of 68,665 low-speed chargers across the country.
When it comes to on-street charging devices – or those designed for drivers who wish to charge close to home but do not have off-street parking – a total of 2,336 were introduced in Q3, bringing the total of 31,593.
Vauxhall has thrown its weight behind on-street charging with its ‘Electric Streets of Britain’ initiative, as it seeks to encourage UK motorists to make the switch from diesel or petrol to electric.
What’s more, the first LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) funded charge point installed by Brighton & Hove City Council went live on Zapmap in in September, as the programme seeks to ensure accessible near-home charging where off-street parking is limited. At present, 52 LEVI funding projects have been approved, 19 of which remain open to tender.
Jade Edwards, head of insights at Zapmap commented: “[Two] particularly insightful reports released in September highlight areas that still need focus to support both demand- and supply-sides. While 2024 was a year of rapid growth, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of evaluation, with both the public and private sectors giving thought to the long-term shape of the EV market.”
