The number of public charge points in the UK has surpassed 75,000, the latest data from Zapmap shows.

As of the end of February, there are 75,675 charge points  in the UK, with high-powered devices continuing to show the strongest growth. The figures represent a 32% year-on-year increase compared to February 2024, when 57,290 devices were recorded.

Operated by Ionity, the 75,000th public charge point is one of eight ultra-rapid and four rapid devices installed at the Village Hotel, Bristol.

Overall, 2024 saw a record rate of charge point installation with particularly strong growth in the ultra-rapid segment (150kW+), which has seen an increase of 74% in installations since the end of February 2024.

While ultra-rapid growth has been particularly strong, the public charging infrastructure has seen growth across all charging use cases, from en-route charging for longer journeys, charging provision at destinations such as hotels and leisure centres, as well as lower-powered charge points on residential streets for drivers unable to charge at home.

Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-founder & COO at Zapmap, said: "Having 75,000 public charge points available, across the different charging use cases, is a significant milestone for the UK EV market.  

"An extensive network of public charging, especially high visibility hubs,  helps drive confidence for the next wave of drivers who will be making the switch to electric over the next few years.

"As the infrastructure continues to grow, Zapmap’s focus is to make sure that EV drivers have access to the best up-to-date information so they can find and pay for public charging with confidence."