UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market to Hit USD 12,038.15 Million by 2034 Driven by 30.34% CAGR Growth

UK electric vehicle charging market will grow from USD 1,109.12 Million in 2025 to USD 12,038.15 Million by 2034, with a CAGR of 30.34% during 2026-2034.

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMARC Group’s latest research finds that the UK electric vehicle charging market reached USD 1,109.12 Million in 2025 and is projected to surge to USD 12,038.15 Million by 2034, expanding at a 30.34% CAGR during 2026–2034. Growth is being propelled by the UK’s net-zero emissions objectives, accelerating infrastructure deployment for sustainable mobility, and rapid innovation in high-powered charging systems.

Market momentum is being reinforced by the UK’s accelerating EV adoption and fast-paced public charging rollout. The report notes that the UK is positioning itself as Europe’s leading EV market, with over 382,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, alongside approximately 86,000 public charge points installed nationwide - and new chargers being added at a rate of one every thirty minutes.

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What is Driving UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market's Boom 2026?

The report identifies three core forces reshaping UK electric vehicle charging market’s landscape:

• Comprehensive Government Policy Support and Investment: The report highlights extensive UK policy measures accelerating EV charging deployment, including regulatory frameworks such as the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate and targeted support to remove key access barriers. It also cites substantial funding commitments, including a £63 Million investment announced in July 2025 targeting households without driveways, NHS fleet electrification across over 200 sites, and depot charging for commercial vehicles.

• Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption Driving Infrastructure Demand: The expanding EV population is creating sustained demand for charging across residential, commercial, and public settings. The report notes over 382,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024 and emphasizes that the government’s confirmation of deadlines for ending new petrol and diesel car sales provides long-term market certainty—supporting infrastructure investment to meet anticipated adoption trajectories.

• Substantial Private Sector Investment and Network Expansion: Private-sector commitment remains strong, with charge point operators securing funding and scaling networks via strategic partnerships with property owners, local authorities, and energy companies. As one example, the report cites a £65 Million investment (January 2025) by the National Wealth Fund and Aviva Investors in Connected Kerb, supporting expansion toward 40,000 on-street charging sockets - primarily using AC technology designed for overnight residential charging.

UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market: Key Segment Analysis

The following highlights the leading segments by category based on 2025 market share data:

Detailed Segment Analysis

1. By Charging Type: AC Dominates with 80.5% Share in 2025

AC charging leads the UK market because it is cost-effective to install and compatible with standard electrical systems, making it practical for mass deployment. The report highlights that AC chargers are predominantly used in residential settings for overnight charging and in workplaces where vehicles can charge during business hours. This lower capital expenditure compared to DC alternatives makes AC particularly attractive for property developers, local authorities, and residential installations.

Within the charging type segment (AC, DC), the report underscores investment activity aligned with AC growth. In January 2025, the National Wealth Fund and Aviva Investors announced a £65 Million investment in Connected Kerb to expand toward 40,000 on-street charging sockets, primarily featuring AC technology designed for overnight residential use. The report also notes that approximately 90% of UK EV drivers use overnight home charging as their primary method—supporting AC’s dominance.

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2. By Power Output: Slow Chargers Leads at 59.7% in 2025

Slow chargers dominate because they align with the UK’s core charging behavior—vehicles remaining connected for extended periods at home or work. The report describes slow charging (below 7kW) as the foundational layer of the charging network, enabling full battery replenishment overnight without requiring high-powered equipment. Their affordability and easier deployment support broad rollout across residential properties and smaller commercial sites.

Across the power output sub-segments (Rapid Chargers, Fast Chargers, Slow Chargers), the report highlights the scale of lower-powered installations. Citing Zapmap data, it notes that chargers below 50kW accounted for approximately 68,665 units, representing nearly 80% of total UK public installations—illustrating the ongoing role of slower/lower-powered charging in the country’s infrastructure base.

3. By Location: Street Parking Commands the market in 2025

Street parking leads because it addresses a critical barrier for EV adoption: a substantial portion of UK households lack private driveways or garages. The report notes that local authorities are deploying on-street solutions such as lamp post chargers, dedicated curbside charging bays, and cable channel systems - enabling residents to charge near home, often at standard residential electricity rates. This improves accessibility and supports more equitable adoption of sustainable transport across diverse housing types.

The location segment includes (Street Parking, Depot, Highways, Workplaces, Retail Spaces, Others). Complementing on-street rollout, the report highlights that addressing driveway constraints is a market priority, including cross-pavement charging technology that enables cables to run safely beneath pavements - gaining regulatory support as government initiatives seek to streamline planning permissions and reduce deployment costs.

4. By Phase: Three Phase Leads the market in 2025

Three-phase charging leads because it can deliver significantly higher power output than single-phase options, enabling faster charging and improved throughput in high-demand environments. The report notes that three-phase chargers are widely deployed at public charging hubs, workplaces, and other high-traffic locations, where shorter connection times and multi-user capacity support rising utilization.

The phase segment includes (Single Phase, Three Phase). The report attributes three-phase leadership to its ability to meet growing expectations for charging efficiency in both commercial and residential environments where vehicle turnaround speed is increasingly important.
• Three Phase: Higher power delivery that shortens vehicle connection times versus single-phase alternatives.
• Single Phase (High Growth)

Technology Is Redefining EV Charging Infrastructure Operations

Ultra-rapid charging is a central innovation trend reshaping the market as operators deploy higher-powered equipment to reduce charging time and address range anxiety. The report notes UK growth in ultra-rapid infrastructure exceeding 150kW and highlights Extra MSA’s November 2025 announcement of new EV Super Hubs featuring 400kW-capable chargers across seven locations, with the first site at Beaconsfield Services scheduled for December 2025.
Retail-based destination charging is also becoming a strategic lever, turning charging into an amenity that extends dwell time and drives footfall. The report cites Sainsbury’s disclosure in May 2025 that its Smart Charge network had powered over 60 Million miles of electric driving since launching in January 2024, with over 650 ultra-rapid charging bays deployed across 75 store locations.

Innovation in residential access is further expanding the addressable user base - especially for households without off-street parking. The report highlights growing regulatory support for cross-pavement charging technology, designed to enable safer cable routing beneath pavements, while government initiatives focus on streamlining planning permission requirements to reduce cost and accelerate deployment.

Key Players Shaping the UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market

Kerb, Extra MSA, Sainsbury’s Smart Charge, BP Pulse, and the Spark Alliance members Atlante, Electra, Fastned, and IONITY.

Challenges the Industry Must Address

Despite the strong growth outlook, key challenges remain:

• Persistent Regional Infrastructure Disparities: The report notes that Greater London accounts for the majority of on-street chargers, while other regions have substantially fewer installations despite higher car dependency. These imbalances can limit charging access and potentially slow EV adoption in underserved areas.

• Grid Connection Constraints and Delays: Deployment is constrained by bottlenecks in securing electrical grid connections required for high-powered installations. The report highlights that distribution network operator processes and varying standards can extend timelines significantly—creating friction for rapid network expansion.

• Reliability and Consumer Confidence Concerns: The report flags ongoing concerns around malfunctioning equipment, insufficient charging bay availability, and service speed. While new regulations mandate reliability standards and contactless payment options, the report emphasizes that achieving consistent service quality across diverse operators remains a continuing challenge.

About the Report

The UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Charging Type, Power Output, Location, Phase, and Region, 2026-2034 report by IMARC Group provides comprehensive historical data (2020-2025), segmentation analysis, competitive landscape insights, and a forward-looking forecast through 2034.

About IMARC Group

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