Wales’ electric vehicle (EV) charging network has seen substantial growth over the past 12 months, expanding by 25.7% and putting hundreds more charging points within easy reach of motorists.
Figures released on 30 October show that there are now 3,813 chargers across Welsh roads, providing drivers with greater confidence to make the switch to electric and travel with ease.
The growth in Wales mirrors a nationwide trend. Across the UK, the EV charging network expanded by 23% in the last year, adding more than 15,000 charging devices for motorists. A new chargepoint is now added to the national network every 33 minutes, while rapid and ultra-rapid chargers – capable of bringing a vehicle to 80% battery in just 20–40 minutes – now number over 17,356.
The increase comes in the wake of the £650 million Electric Car Grant, which has already helped more than 25,000 drivers transition to electric vehicles, offering discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 car models.
Minister for Decarbonisation Keir Mather said: “There’s never been a better time to go electric – chargepoints are up 23% in a year, and we’re helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars — all part of our Plan for Change.
“We’re also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging, making it easier and cheaper for everyone to make the switch.”
Data shows that between October 2024 and October 2025, the number of public EV charging points in England (excluding London) grew by 23.4%, compared with 21.7% in the capital. Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers along England’s Strategic Road Network have almost quadrupled in the past three years, improving access and convenience for drivers on long journeys.
The Government has also announced plans to consult on reducing barriers for renters and households without driveways, potentially saving drivers £250 on planning fees. This initiative could see households charging their EVs for as little as 2p per mile – the equivalent of a £2.50 journey from London to Birmingham.
Complementing this, a £25 million scheme will help councils install cross-pavement channels for residents without driveways, while a further £381 million will support the rollout of 100,000 additional public chargepoints across England.
Vicky Read, chief executive of ChargeUK, said: “The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric, investing billions of private capital into high-quality charging — supporting the government’s ambitions for growth and decarbonisation in the process.
“The vast majority of EV drivers use the public networks, and an increasing number will be wholly reliant on them. Meaning we need the right mix of affordable and easy-to-access charging at home and at work, on-street, en-route and at destinations to ensure everyone can make the switch.”
