Yorkshire and the Humber has seen a 25.8% increase in public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints over the past year, the fastest rate of growth outside London, according to new government figures.
Data published by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows 861 new chargers were installed between October 2024 and October 2025, bringing the regional total to 4,195. That’s a higher percentage rise than the national average of 23%, with one new charger now added every 33 minutes across the UK.
The expansion supports the government’s wider Plan for Change, which includes a £381 million investment to deliver 100,000 new public chargers nationwide.
Keir Mather, Minister for Decarbonisation, said: “There’s never been a better time to go electric. Chargepoints are up 23% in a year, and we’re helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars. We’re also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging.”
The figures reveal that drivers in Yorkshire are increasingly confident about switching to electric. Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers near major roads have nearly quadrupled in three years, allowing 80% charges in under 40 minutes.
The government’s Electric Car Grant, worth up to £3,750 on 39 models, has already helped more than 25,000 drivers make the switch.
Vicky Read, Chief Executive of ChargeUK, said the private sector is also accelerating investment: “The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric. We’re investing billions in high-quality charging and supporting government goals for growth and decarbonisation.”
The DfT says the next stage will include new policies to make home-charging easier for residents without driveways, saving up to £250 in planning fees and unlocking cheaper running costs of as little as 2p per mile.
