EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs
Summary
The UK is installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers more slowly due to higher costs and unclear government goals. The number of public chargers increased by 10% in early 2026, but this is much slower than previous years. The government may lower its target for EV sales, which has caused uncertainty for investors and the charging industry.Key Facts
- UK installed 5,100 public EV chargers in the first half of 2026, reaching 121,171 total chargers.
- Charger growth was 10% year-on-year, down from over 40% in 2024.
- The UK government aims for 300,000 public chargers by 2030.
- Over 2 million electric vehicles are on UK roads as of April 2026.
- Car makers and industry groups want the government to reduce strict EV sales targets (ZEV mandate).
- The Labour government added “flexibilities” allowing more petrol car sales and is considering lowering the EV sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
- Ultra-rapid chargers grew by 37% and are mostly located on motorways for quick charging.
- Investor confidence is wavering due to ongoing changes and debates about the government’s EV policies.
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