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

EV ‘driveway divide’ increases to £200 as home electricity VAT drops to zero

EV charging industry and driver groups united in call to end the ‘pavement tax’ as it grows to £200 following the Prime Minister’s domestic electricity VAT cut

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10 hours ago4 min read

UK’s top 20 plug-in hybrids lack basic charging standards

As the government admits vehicles are plugged in far less than assumed, analysis shows not one of UK’s top 20 models can access the fastest charging speeds

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3 days ago4 min read

MPs challenged to play their Charge Card

Industry association ChargeUK has created a ‘Top Trumps’ style pack of cards featuring EV charging stats for every MP’s constituency

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Sep 142 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

EV ‘driveway divide’ increases to £200 as home electricity VAT drops to zero

UK’s top 20 plug-in hybrids lack basic charging standards

MPs challenged to play their Charge Card

Frequently Asked Questions

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