2024 public EV charging survey

Zapmap has just published its public EV charge point installation figures for 2024 and it’s great news for EV drivers.

We may be focussed on home-charging here at Ohme, but we also know that there are times on longer journeys when an EV driver might have to use a public charger. According to Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, more than 20,000 new charge points were installed in 2024 – a 38% increase over 2023 bringing the total to a whopping 73,699.

What’s particularly interesting is that the past 12 months also saw the highest growth in ultra-rapid (150kW+) chargers and charging hubs for those drivers hoping to recharge their vehicles as quickly as possible on longer journeys. There are now more than 7000 150kW+ chargers and 14,000 over 50kW in the UK, while the number of charging hubs has increased from 264 at the end of 2023 to 537 at the end of 2024.

In December 2024, the National Audit Office said that the number of public charge points was on track to meet the Government target of 300,000 by 2030. The number of destination chargers (at specific locations where drivers are likely to stop anyway) continue to rise too, with 12,000 extra chargers at the likes of hotels, restaurants and retail car parks.

Another growth point is the number of on-street chargers, though these are very focussed on Greater London with Coventry and Liverpool both notable for their good local availability. Nine out of 12 geographical areas of the UK have more than 1000 50kW+ chargers as well, although Zapmap notes that Wales and the North West still need more coverage (despite progress during 2024).

These latest figures come after Zapmap’s annual driver survey which showed an average 87% satisfaction rating for EV drivers. With 80% charging at home, 51% of EV drivers use the public charging network at least once per month.

“Last year was another record year for charging infrastructure growth with en-route charging points in particular being installed ahead of the growth in electric vehicle sales,” said Melanie Shufflebotham, Zapmap COO.

“Confirmation on a strong and clear ZEV mandate, following the government’s recently communicated consultation, will also help to bring certainty and confidence to both infrastructure providers and UK drivers that the transition is happening now.”