UK public charging network hits 122,724 chargers amid peak holiday season
- 6 August 2026
The UK public electric vehicle charging network reached 122,724 chargers by the end of July 2026, new Zapmap data reveals.
The UK public electric vehicle charging network reached 122,724 chargers by the end of July 2026, new Zapmap data reveals.
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Pod has signed up Zapmap as a payment partner, simplifying EV charging for users of its public network.
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