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Ready to charge: scaling the UK’s EV infrastructure with digital precision

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The domestic transport sector remains a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. And, whilst EV sales continue to skyrocket, with one in four buyers choosing to purchase an electric vehicle in June 2025, there are still significant challenges that need to be addressed.

One of the main barriers to widespread EV adoption is the UK’s charging infrastructure, which is currently struggling to keep up with rapidly increasing demand. Many local councils are moving in the right direction, with some increasing EV infrastructure budgets by an average of 42% annually, yet significant gaps persist.

Recent findings indicate that some councils cannot confirm whether their charging stations are operational, leaving the UK’s 1.3 million EV drivers unable to plan where to charge their vehicles. In some locations, the proportion of operational chargers has fallen to just 2.8%.

Whilst funding boosts and investments into electric vehicle infrastructure are welcome, it’s critical that we consider the wider technologies that underpin the EV transition, such as remote monitoring systems. Failing to do so could slam the brakes on growth as drivers lose confidence in the system, placing the UK’s goal of phasing out petrol and diesel cars by 2035 in jeopardy.

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