Zapmap has released its electric vehicle (EV) charging statistics 2025 that shows the growth of the EV charging infrastructure throughout the UK.
Last month [October 2025], 777 net new charging devices were added to the Zapmap database, with the region showing the highest growth over the past 12 months is Wales, at over 27%.
This month [November 2025], announcements of secured LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) funding have come from Bolton Council, which plans to install at least 400 new public EV charge points by 2027.
This is supported by £2.3m of combined LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) and CRSTS (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement).
West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which has selected Blink Charging to deliver 716 chargers as part of its £1.4m LEVI-funded programme.
Zapmap head of insights, Jade Edwards, said: “The number of drivers making the switch to electric continues to grow, and we now have almost 350,000 more EVs on the roads than at the beginning of the year.
“We’re seeing continued efforts from public and private sectors to anticipate future demand and ensure more equitable access to both home and public charging.
“Notably this month, the Government has proposed further planning reforms to make it easier for renters and those without driveways to access cheaper home charging.
“We welcome the proposal to work with Ofgem to ensure access to public charging at a fair price — we know this continues to be a concern for EV drivers and those looking to make the switch.
“We’ve also seen £10m allocated by government to invest in solutions to enable chargers to run off-grid, or reduce the size of grid connections.
“This has the potential to speed up and simplify roll-out both in congested, high-demand areas, and also rural areas with limited grid infrastructure.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
