Two-thirds of UK councils are now meeting full requirements under the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR) 2023, according to new research by Drax Electric Vehicles.
Of 205 councils contacted, 178 replied – 154 confirmed they operate public charging points and 143 provided compliance data. Among those, 67% said they are fully compliant with PCPR requirements, up from 47% in 2024. Meanwhile, just 6% reported complete non-compliance, down from 21% last year.
The number of public charge points has surged to 30,651 – up from 20,979 – with 82% now fully compliant, compared with 58% in 2024.
According to Drax, the improvements reflect councils’ efforts to deliver contactless payments, 24/7 helplines, open-data access and reliable rapid-charging uptime.
However, Drax warns that the next regulatory phase – including roaming interoperability and deeper data sharing from November 2025 – will require continued investment and coordination.
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