UK ultra‑rapid charger network grew 41% in 2025 as total public chargepoints reached 87,796
By Eve
The UK public EV charging network expanded to 87,796 chargepoints across 45,033 locations in 2025, a near 20% year on year increase, according to Zapmap data. Ultra‑rapid chargers rated at 150 kW and above grew fastest, rising roughly 41% to 9,893 units, while charging hubs with six or more rapid or ultra‑rapid devices increased close to 39% to roughly 748 locations. Operators including Osprey Charging and Be.EV deployed large clustered installations, such as 24×300 kW and 18×300 kW hubs in Merseyside and Telford respectively.
Why it matters: The 41% surge in ultra‑rapid capacity and 39% growth in multi‑device hubs signals a strategic pivot towards high‑power, en‑route infrastructure that reduces dwell time and supports long‑distance travel. Procurement teams and CPOs should note the commercial preference for clustered, high‑capacity sites on trunk routes, which may shape future tender specifications and site selection criteria.