Zapmap has published its latest charging device statistics, revealing that 1,849 net new charging devices were added to its database in July.

The latest additions to the UK’s infrastructure bring the total number of charging devices to 84,218. The figure includes 239 net new rapid / ultra-rapid (50kW+) devices but the biggest growth was seen in slow powered chargers, with 1,563 net new devices added. This was due to several on-street projects coming through and was reflected in a higher-than-usual increase in the number of charging locations reported.

Across the whole of July, there were 3.1 million charging sessions, equating to over 4,000 sessions per hour.

Year on year, the number of devices is up 26% while in the year to date, the West Midlands shows the highest regional growth, at 19%.

Jade Edwards, head of insights at Zapmap, said: “The UK’s public charging infrastructure recorded solid growth  in July, with particularly robust growth in on-street provision. Announcements from Cornwall Council and the North West Combined Authority highlight how government funding is actively translating into tangible deployment plans. We can expect continued growth in this segment  in the coming months.

“Be.EV and Zest opened charging hubs in July, in Telford and Edmonton respectively, consisting of 18 ultra rapid charge points each, meeting the need for high-powered charging with easy access to busy retail centres and key transport routes. Meanwhile, Osprey announced its new 16 charge point super-hub in Paisley and InstaVolt secured a 40-year lease for a site near Stonehenge, which will provide ultra-rapid charging for 30 electric vehicles.”

Melanie Shufflebotham, founder and chief operating officer at Zapmap, said: “July saw Gridserve and Osprey, both leading charge point operators, roll out ultra-rapid charging hubs, secure financing, close on the heels on Believ’s June announcement of a £300m investment facility. These investments indicate the maturing of the market and provide a strong footing for continued growth.

“Notable this month was the launch of the Government’s Electric Car Grant Scheme, discounting the cost of an EV by up to £3,750 for private buyers, alongside the DfT’s £63m package of investments to help drive further growth of the charging infrastructure and reduce charging costs.

“This combination of demand-side incentives and public-private investments into the industry is  a reflection of the growing maturity of the market and likely to support further confidence and growth throughout the second half of the year.”