EV Charging Points in the United Kingdom (UK) Grow by 27% Year-on-Year

According to foreign media reports, the UK government recently announced that the country's electric vehicle infrastructure has been significantly strengthened over the past year, with 17,370 new electric vehicle charging points added, representing a 27% year-on-year increase in the total number of charging points.

UK Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed this rapid expansion, specifically mentioning progress in the North East, East of England, and West Midlands, ensuring that drivers can find public charging points within a short drive.

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Alongside the surge in the installation of charging stations, the UK government recently announced subsidies of up to £3,750 for new electric vehicles. This electric vehicle subsidy program is now open to car manufacturers and will be effective until the 2028/2029 fiscal year.

In addition to this incentive, the UK government will invest £25 million to promote the construction of home charging facilities. It is estimated that traditional fuel vehicle users switching to electric vehicles can save up to £1,500 in annual vehicle operating costs.

The UK government is committed to promoting the adoption of electric vehicles, investing £4.5 billion to focus on reducing the cost of purchasing electric vehicles, streamlining vehicle management processes, and improving charging infrastructure.

This investment also aims to support UK car manufacturers in creating jobs and promoting investment, as part of the UK government's "Plan for Change."

UK Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood stated: "Just last week, we announced record subsidies to help more people achieve the goal of owning an electric vehicle, while also making home charging facilities more convenient. The cost per mile for drivers using electric vehicles can be as low as 2 pence, which means that traveling from London to Birmingham would require only £2.50 in charging costs."

Greenwood also stated, "The latest charging infrastructure data shows that while reducing the upfront cost of electric vehicles, we have also made significant progress in expanding the charging network across the UK."

This strategy aligns with the UK government's initiatives to support drivers, including an investment of £1.6 billion in road maintenance and the extension of the 5p fuel duty cut policy until spring 2026, which will save motorists an average of £50 to £60 per year in vehicle costs.

Earlier this month, the UK government launched the DRIVE35 initiative, an industrial promotion plan with a total investment of £2.5 billion (approximately $3.37 billion), aimed at accelerating the transition of the UK automotive industry to zero-emission vehicle production.