77 per cent of NHS hospital sites in England lack EV chargers, analysis finds

Only 670 of 2,901 NHS hospital sites in England currently offer electric vehicle charging, leaving around 77 per cent without any facilities, according to analysis by online car retailer Cinch. Across the NHS estate, fewer than 5,000 chargers are installed, with the North East and Yorkshire accounting for 1,098 units yet still seeing nearly 70 per cent of sites without provision. The South West has more than 80 per cent of hospital sites operating without chargers.

Why it matters: The gap highlights a significant public sector procurement challenge and signals potential demand for large scale workplace charging tenders as NHS trusts seek to support staff and visitor EV adoption. Uneven regional distribution suggests opportunities for charge point operators to target underserved areas, particularly in the South West and beyond the North East and Yorkshire.