The UK’s current national EV charge point database is to be decommissioned in the move to an enhanced, centralised EV charge point platform.

The new government-led database will enhance data capabilities, including live data capture, to better support the growing EV ecosystem

The National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), which serves as the UK’s open database for public electric vehicle charge point information, will be retired on 28 November 2024. As part of this transition, no new data will be accepted into the NCR after 11 November 2024.

The NCR has been in place since 2011 as a source of open data on EV charge points for developers, local authorities and industry leaders. It delivers accessible information on the locations, connector types and operational hours of charge points across the UK, enabling mobility providers, app developers, and urban planners to enhance EV adoption and improve infrastructure development.

It’s being replaced by a new government-led database that will enhance data capabilities, including live data capture, to better support the growing EV ecosystem. This development will provide businesses, consumers and local authorities with opportunities for real-time services and more integrated EV solutions.

Cenex, the UK’s Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, was appointed by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to manage the NCR in 2017, during which time it has grown from around 3,800 charge points to over 63,000 today.

The archived NCR data will remain accessible to users and researchers after being decommissioned to enable the continuity of vital information.

Jacob Roberts, senior policy and strategy consultant, Cenex, commented: “We are proud of the NCR’s role in supporting the UK’s EV revolution. The growth in EV infrastructure it has documented is a testament to the dedication of the entire industry, from local governments to private sector innovators. We look forward to the advancements this next-generation data platform will bring for the zero-emission future.”