UK electric vehicle charger installations slow to 5,100 amid rising costs
The UK's rollout of electric vehicle chargers slowed significantly in the first half of 2026, with only 5,100 installations reported. Despite a total of 121,171 chargers, the growth rate fell to 10%, far below previous highs of over 40%. Political uncertainty and rising installation costs pose challenges to meeting the government's target of 300,000 chargers by 2030.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 09:20 UTC
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