The data highlights the shortfall across various cities and calculates how many chargers need to be installed in each location to meet the shortfall by the 2030 deadline.
Based on current figures, the UK will need to install 2,800 charging points every month across the country to meet the government's goal. However, the shortfall is not even distributed, with some cities needing to install significantly more chargers than others to bridge the gap.
The key findings of the analysis are as follows:
London remains a focal point in the EV infrastructure rollout. Westminster alone will need to install 9,938 new charging points to meet the target.
Birmingham faces one of the largest shortfalls outside London and will need 2,148 new chargers by 2030 to meet demand and support the growing number of EVs.
Leeds is estimated to require 2,019 additional charging points, highlighting the growing demand in the North of England for robust EV infrastructure.
Manchester, another key city in the North, needs to install 1,573 charging points to stay on track with the government's targets.
Glasgow will need 2,347 chargers to be installed by 2030 to meet the current shortfall.
Regional Breakdown:
Northgate's analysis provides a detailed regional breakdown of the cities most in need of additional chargers. For example:
Liverpool will need 2,145 new chargers, while nearby Sheffield must install 1,035 to meet demand.
In the Southwest, Bristol will require 527 additional charging points.
Edinburgh needs 1,927 new chargers, while Cardiff in Wales will need 700.
These figures illustrate the scale of the challenge that both local authorities and the private sector face in the coming years.
“Meeting the 300,000-charger target by 2030 is a critical milestone for the UK's transition to electric vehicles” said Melanie Creedy, EV Business Development Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire. “Our analysis shows that major cities will need to keep up the current pace of installations to ensure drivers have access to the infrastructure they need. While the disparity in charger numbers across different regions is clear, addressing this will support a smooth transition to electric mobility. Local authorities and businesses alike will need to continue to collaborate closely to meet this ambitious goal.”
With just over six years to hit the 2030 target, the research highlights the scale of the work ahead. The electrification of transport in the UK will be pivotal to the country's sustainability goals, but achieving it will require accelerated action in cities that are falling behind in EV charger installations.
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