Latest episode: which UK EV charging network is best in 2026/7?
Zapmap’s definitive update on EV charging infrastructure data, trends, and market analytics. In this episode, Zapmap's ninth annual driver satisfaction survey rates the UK's Rapid, Ultra-rapid, on-street and destination charging networks on reliability, ease of use, customer support, value for money and payment options. A record 5,346 drivers have had their say.
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Key insights from this session:
In this episode, we look at key updates, including infrastructure milestones and vehicle price parity, as well as exploring our recent network utilisation and efficiency report developed in collaboration with the Green Finance Institute. We also explain structural shifts in the market, including the industry’s transition to standardised power band naming conventions.
-- VIDEO CHAPTERS --
00:00 Latest UK EV charging infrastructure stats
04:02 How the 2026/7 network rankings work
04:58 Best on-street & destination charging networks
07:49 Best Rapid & Ultra-rapid network – Medium category
10:35 Best Rapid & Ultra-rapid network – Large category
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📊 Full 2026/7 rankings and every network's performance: https://www.zapmap.com/news/best-ev-charging-networks
🚗 See previous years’ awards:
2025-2026: https://youtu.be/_fizH_4msm4
2024-2025: https://youtu.be/yjEP5yVMbNo
2023-2024: https://youtu.be/W_mjr2S0SU4
👉Cost of Public EV Charging Review: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ae0b2b77cf9b2248904678d/cost-of-public-ev-charging-review.pdf
Key takeaways from the charge series:
- Infrastructure growth: expert analysis on the deployment of ultra-rapid charging hubs across the uk.
- Policy updates: simplified breakdowns of how new government mandates affect charging point operators (CPOs).
- User behaviour: data-backed insights into how uk drivers are interacting with the public network.
- Future tech: exploration of emerging trends such as v2g (vehicle-to-grid) and high-power charging developments.
