BUSINESSJul 6 · 09:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDCharlotte Smith and Jasper Jolly

EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs

The UK's electric vehicle charger rollout slowed in 2026 due to political uncertainty and rising installation costs, with 5,100 new public charge points added in the first half of the year, marking a 10% annual increase but significantly lower than prior growth rates.

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