Despite encouraging EV market growth in the UK in 2025, an industry expert says that a lack of reliable charging infrastructure to support the transition could ‘slam the brakes’ on EV uptake.

David Pownall, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland’s VP Power Systems, says reliable, well-placed, and accessible chargers will form the backbone for a successful EV transition.

“A quarter of all June sales were electric: a positive sign that we are accelerating demand before the ban on petrol and diesel cars comes into force in five years’ time.  

“However, Britain’s charging infrastructure currently presents a speed bump on the path to zero emission travel. We can’t have EV drivers battling queues, broken chargers, and uncertainty when out on the road. Recent research shows that some councils can’t confirm whether their charging points are working, creating unease for the UK’s existing 1.3 million EV drivers who are left unable to plan where to recharge their vehicles. 

“To reinforce public trust in the shift to electric transport and bolster the growth of the EV market, we need targeted funding for the UK’s charging infrastructure. Reliable, well-placed, and accessible chargers will form the backbone for a successful EV transition and drive uptake.”

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