More than 90% of UK councils now have at least one public electric vehicle charger, but the expansion of on-street provision remains uneven, according to research by Vauxhall.
Only 39% of councils were found to offer on-street charging. The research also states that 50% of councils do not provide any on-street charging locally, compared with 66% in 2023.
The findings highlight the infrastructure gap facing the 40% of EV drivers who do not have access to a driveway, Vauxhall said.
On-street installations peaked in 2025
On-street EV charging installations reached a peak in 2025, when 78 councils installed at least one charging point, according to the research.
Councils have also increased their focus on planning and delivery. Some 32% now have a published strategy for on-street residential charging, while 46% have a dedicated EV charging policy officer. The latter figure is 15 percentage points higher than in 2023, when 31% of councils had such a role.
Regional disparities remain significant. More than 70% of on-street chargers installed across the UK by the end of 2025 were in London, Vauxhall said.
The research has been shared with Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain partners, char.gy, Connected Kerb and Kerbo Charge, to inform their installation strategies. The campaign says more than 13,000 streets have registered a need for local charging since it launched in 2023.
Call for better-targeted infrastructure
Eurig Druce, Vauxhall managing director and Stellantis UK group managing director, said: “The continued roll-out of EV charging infrastructure is essential to giving drivers the confidence to make the switch to electric. It’s encouraging to see that more than 90% of UK councils now have at least one public charger in their area, but the focus must now be on ensuring the right chargers are installed in the right places to best meet the needs of motorists.”
He added: “For the millions of households without access to off-street parking, on-street charging remains critical. Through our Electric Streets of Britain campaign, which we launched in 2023, more than 13,000 streets have already registered a need for local charging, providing valuable insight into where demand exists.
“By working together across local government, charging providers and industry, we can ensure infrastructure is delivered where it will have the greatest impact, making electric vehicle ownership practical and accessible for more drivers across the UK.”