UK Government publishes electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics for January 2026

GOV.UK has released its latest public charging infrastructure statistics covering January 2026, providing an updated snapshot of the UK's EV charging network. The publication forms part of the government's regular series tracking the rollout of public chargepoints across the country.

Why it matters: This official dataset is a key benchmark for CPOs, local authorities and investors assessing network coverage gaps and tracking whether rollout velocity aligns with government targets and funding commitments.