ChargeUK launches as the voice of the EV charging industry

ChargeUK is the new trade association for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging industry formed by 18 of the country’s largest charge point operators.

As electric vehicle take up accelerates, ChargeUK says it will work collaboratively with government and other stakeholders to break down barriers and shape the policies and regulation needed to enable the transition to electric vehicles in support of the country’s net zero ambition.

Between them the members of ChargeUK have announced they will invest over £6 billion installing and operating new EV charging infrastructure by 2030. They will install tens of thousands of new chargers this year, with the aim of doubling the size of the network through 2023.

Ian Johnston, Chair of ChargeUK and CEO of Osprey Charging Network, said, “The formation of ChargeUK is an exciting day and is a demonstration of the electric vehicle charging industry’s growing size and importance to the UK economy.

“Together we are investing billions of pounds to get more charge points in the ground right across the country. These numbers reinforce our commitment to the UK’s Net Zero future.

“We will continue to be a proactive partner to Government as we deliver a world-class charging infrastructure, giving the nation’s drivers confidence to transition to electric vehicles.”

Transport decarbonisation and technology minister Jesse Norman said, “The launch of ChargeUK shows how industry working together, alongside the Government, can release private investment, improve delivery, raise standards and promote the use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for drivers across the country.