What does ChargeUK do?

As a trade association representing the UK’s EV charging infrastructure, ChargeUK works collaboratively with government and other stakeholders to break down barriers and shape the policies and regulation needed to enable the transition to electric vehicles.

THE VOICE OF EV CHARGING

Q: Who is ChargeUK?

ChargeUK is the voice of the UK’s EV charging industry – the companies that install and operate the network of electric charging points necessary to underpin the UK’s transition to electric vehicles and Net Zero. Our members operate tens of thousands of public chargers, from on-street residential and workplace charge points to ultra-rapid hubs on motorways and major roads.

ChargeUK – we are a trade association representing the companies enabling the UK’s transition to electric vehicles and Net Zero

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Our commitment

Our Commitment

ChargeUK is committed to ensuring that drivers have access to a high-quality charging solution, when and where they need it, right across the UK.

Over £6bn in investment by 2030

Driving towards a Greener Future

Together, we are publicly committed to investing billions of pounds to deliver and operate a world-class charging infrastructure by 2030, creating jobs, supporting economic growth and powering the UK’s switch to electric vehicles.

Mission of ChargeUK

To support the delivery of the UK’s net zero goals, by advocating for policies that accelerate the rollout of a commercially led, consumer focused, fit-for-purpose EV charging infrastructure ecosystem and by representing the EV charging infrastructure industry

Foundational values

The UK must rapidly decarbonise its transport system to meet its net zero goals - this includes supporting the transition to electric vehicles.

Accelerated rollout of high-quality consumer-first EV charging infrastructure is necessary to support the transition to EVs. Providing accessible, convenient, and affordable charging.

An open and competitive market, which enables private investment in infrastructure, is best placed to deliver the charging infrastructure the UK needs.

Public policy has a vital role in creating a policy and regulatory framework that supports investment, accelerates rollout and promotes consumer-friendly charging infrastructure.

To work with the wider mobility and energy sectors to collaborate on net zero ambitions and drive synergies between old and new markets.

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Latest news

AtAt this present time, do you think the government should speed up or slow down the transition to electric vehicles, or is the pace about right? Chart data – Total vs Lab (%) Speed up Pace is about right Slow down Total Speed up/right 19 34 Total Slow down 37 Lab Speed up/right 27 41 Lab Slow down 21

Only a minority of the UK supports slowing the EV transition

Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned against reducing EV targets as new polling shows a quarter of Labour voters want to see transition sped up

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10 minutes ago4 min read

If you were to purchase a vehicle in the next year, how likely would you be to purchase an electric vehicle? Baseline versus respondents told to assume cheaper public charging than petrol.

Reduced public charging prices could boost EV sales

New experimental polling indicates bringing public charging below petrol prices could push EV sales beyond the government target

ChargeUK

Jul 316 min read

ChargeUK appoints Shane Brennan as new Chief Executive Officer

EV charging trade association ChargeUK has appointed Shane Brennan as Chief Executive Officer. Brennan will join ChargeUK from the Global Cold Chain Alliance, where he has held a global policy role for the past three years, having previously led the Cold Chain Federation in the UK as Chief Executive.

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Jul 62 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ChargeUK

With over 118k EV chargers as of 2026, the UK’s EV charging infrastructure grows every day. But our focus is less on absolute numbers and more on availability, ensuring that drivers have access to the right type of charge point - slow, fast or rapid - when and where they need it, right across the UK. With the network growing at an exponential rate, our members are listening carefully to what drivers need - and that is what we are delivering. We are confident we are building a world class charging infrastructure to support the transition to EVs.

THE VOICE OF EV CHARGING

Our Commitment

Over £6bn in investment by 2030

Driving towards a Greener Future

Mission of ChargeUK

Foundational values

Members

Full Members

Start Up Members

Associate Members

Latest news

Only a minority of the UK supports slowing the EV transition

Reduced public charging prices could boost EV sales

ChargeUK appoints Shane Brennan as new Chief Executive Officer

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