Public charging infrastructure in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to expand to meet the needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
As of the end of July 2025, there were 84,218 points across the country, spread over 41,979 locations. It is expected that there will be at least 300,000 devices by 2030.
Which are the five networks with the highest number of chargers? Mobility Portal Data analyses the latest statistics.
Shell Recharge ubitricity
Shell Recharge ubitricity is the largest public charging network, with 10,597 devices. Of these, around 750 are rapid or ultra-rapid, according to Zapmap.
It’s worth noting that the charge point operator (CPO) ubitricity runs the on-street charge points within the Shell Recharge network.
By the end of this year, 2,000 new points are expected to be installed in Tower Hamlets in partnership with ubitricity.
In addition to improving EV accessibility, the project offers wider community benefits: the CPO, in collaboration with Shell UK, will provide skills training placements for local residents.
As for network updates, it was announced in March that some of the company’s networks would be transferred to other operators: ubitricity’s network in Portsmouth is to be taken over by Zest, while parts of the network in Richmond and Wandsworth have been handed over to char.gy.
Connected Kerb
With around 9,000 points, Connected Kerb operates the second largest network.
It is worth noting that earlier this year, the smart charging infrastructure specialist—founded and based in Britain—secured a 65 million pounds capital investment to support its upcoming developments.
“This groundbreaking investment will support our goal of expanding our charging network to 40,000 sockets, a significant boost from the 9,000 currently in operation,” the company stated.
On another note, regarding recent initiatives, in April the West Sussex County Council announced its partnership with Connected Kerb with the aim of installing dozens of new points.
Over 35 new sites across the county could benefit from the new dual-socket charge points, which allow two vehicles to charge simultaneously.
Pod
Formerly known as Pod Point, Pod is the third largest public charging network in the UK, with 5,414 devices installed.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, it also provides devices for both domestic and commercial users.
The Pod network aims to offer charging wherever drivers park, including at Tesco stores and Center Parcs locations.
The network focuses on rapid charging options, with some slower devices also available.
char.gy
char.gy holds fourth place with 4,368 points.
This CPO specialises in delivering hyper-local public charging networks, designed to replicate the home charging experience for the 40% of UK households that don’t have access to it.
In terms of milestones, it’s worth noting that in June of this year, the company reached one million sessions across its network.
What’s next for char.gy? The company is aiming to expand into underserved regions to make EV ownership a realistic option for everyone, everywhere.
In this regard, it plans to work closely with councils and communities.
For example, the CPO is supporting Brighton & Hove City Council in rolling out a new Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI)-funded project, which aims to install up to 6,000 points across the city over the next six years.
It is also working with Barnet Council on the installation of up to 1,000 devices.
bp pulse
According to Zapmap data, with 3,581 points installed, bp pulse operates the fifth largest public charging network in the UK.
In terms of notable projects, earlier this year the company announced the launch of its first new-format EV charging and convenience hub on Cromwell Road on the A4 in Hammersmith, London.
Fuel was removed from the site, and five 300 kilowatts (kW) ultra-rapid chargers were installed, each capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously, complete with protective canopies.
The opening of Cromwell Road adds a fifth hub to BP Pulse’s charging corridor in West London along the A4 towards Heathrow.
The company explains that bp pulse’s existing network now includes nearly 3,500 rapid and ultra-rapid devices, including more than 225 BP retail sites.
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