- The UK government has extended Workplace Charging Scheme funding for home and workplace EV chargepoints for another year to support cleaner energy.
- More than 1,400 EV chargers have been installed at schools, with £3 million from the government’s initiative.
- The UK’s charging network now includes 74,000 public chargers, supported by £200 million government funding and £6 billion private investment.
The Workplace Charging Scheme continues installations for another year, boosting access across homes, workplaces, and schools
The UK government has extended its support for EV charging, with funding for home and workplace chargepoints extended for another year. The nation is making strides toward cleaner energy with a record number of EV chargers installed at schools. As of February 2025, more than 1,400 charging sockets have been added to schools and colleges across the country. This is thanks to the £3 million put to use by the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).
The new chargepoints are a big step in the UK’s mission to build a practical and accessible EV charging network. Schools are key in this effort. Not only do they help staff and parents charge their cars, but they also serve as hubs for the local community. Chargepoints can be used by nearby residents and visitors, generating additional revenue for schools.
Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, commented:
“Schools are the beating heart of our towns and communities and rolling out chargers here shows we are building a practical and reliable charging network designed around people’s daily lives.
Reaching 1,000 sockets at schools is a particularly significant milestone and builds on a record January for electric car sales, as consumer confidence in the electric transition grows every day. This is helping support jobs, make the UK a clean energy superpower and deliver our Plan for Change.”
The WCS isn’t just helping schools, it’s supported over 59,000 workplace chargers since 2016. Last year, 6,500 new sockets were installed at workplaces, making it easier for more drivers to charge their EVs.
This announcement comes at a time when the UK’s public charging network is growing rapidly. There are now over 74,000 public chargers nationwide, and nearly 20,000 were added last year alone. The government is investing £200 million to continue this expansion. With £6 billion in private investment also expected, the charging network will keep growing.
Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England, commended the extension:
“It’s great to see the Government extending the Workplace Charging Scheme and the EV Chargepoint Grant for another year. Since many drivers rely on public charging infrastructure, extending these schemes is a positive step towards ensuring cheaper charging for those without access to home chargepoints. This is just one of many actions needed to overcome the current charging barriers that are slowing EV adoption.
With over 1,400 charging sockets now installed at UK schools through government funding, we urge the Government to expand this successful initiative to other state-funded locations.”
The move supports the UK’s goal to be a clean energy leader. EV sales are at an all-time high, with 382,000 vehicles sold in 2024. The country is now the largest EV market in Europe.
