Wales's charging network grew by 25.7 per cent in the last year, bringing hundreds more charging devices to motorists on local roads, enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.

Figures released this week show there are now 3,813 chargers on Welsh roads, making it easier than ever for local drivers to charge up and go, and driving forward the confidence people need to electric.

Overall, the UK’s EV charging network grew by 23 per cent in the last year, bringing over 15,000 more charging devices to motorists on UK roads, enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.

A new chargepoint is now being added to the national network every 33 minutes which is great news for drivers who can save by charging up as compared to filling up on petrol. The number also includes over 17,356 rapid/ultra-rapid chargers that can charge a car to 80% in just 20-40 mins.

The data follows the launch of the £650m Electric Car Grant, which has already helped over 25,000 drivers make the switch with discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 models.

Minister for Decarbonisation, Keir Mather said:

“There’s never been a better time to go electric – chargepoints are up 23 per cent in a year, and we’re helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars — all part of our Plan for Change.

We’re also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging, making it easier and cheaper for everyone to make the switch.”

Vicky Read, chief executive, ChargeUK said:

“The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric, investing billions of private capital into high-quality charging — supporting the government’s ambitions for growth and decarbonisation in the process.

"The vast majority of EV drivers use the public networks and an increasing number will be wholly reliant on them. Meaning we need the right mix of affordable and easy to access charging at home and at work, on-street, en-route and at destinations to ensure everyone can make the switch.”