MARCH and APRIL 2023 best ever months for new EV chargers

New figures from Zapmap show that March and April 2023 were both record months as the number of new EV chargers installed in the UK hit new highs.

The average number of new chargers installed per month in 2023 to date has increased by 75% compared to the same period in 2022.

More than 2000 new chargers were installed in both March and April taking the total past 42,000. The new EV charging statistics show 2080 new charge points were switched on in April 2023, and over 6400 so far in 2023. This is an increase of 14% in net new chargers since the beginning of 2023 and 35% since this time last year.

Melanie Shufflebotham COO and Co-founder at Zapmap said: “The charger rollout is gathering pace both with high-powered chargers to support en-route charging, and also more local charging where it is needed to support charging closer to home. Evidence suggests that this is set to continue across 2023 which is good news for EV drivers and those thinking about going electric.”