Welsh county leads the way in EV charging

These areas have not only embraced the shift but are now defining it, with Wokingham alone registering a remarkable increase in private EV ownership (185). Meanwhile, Vale of Glamorgan’s 85.19% increase in total charging stations is a testament to its proactive approach to infrastructure development although its still lacking in the 50KW range and has removed some since 2023.

In 12 months, even Wrexham has seen a 26.39% rise in all points and a 75% leap in the 50KW boosters, but Cardiff, Newport and Swansea are not in the top ten by contrast.

Traditional tech hubs are playing catch-up, underscoring a broader national need to reassess and reinvest in electric mobility uniformly.

Commenting on these findings, a spokesperson for junction21chauffeurs.co.uk said,  “The findings are a wake-up call.

“Areas leading the EV charge are not where most would expect. This not only reshapes our approach to infrastructure but also emphasises the need for nationwide support to ensure every region can support an EV future.”

LACK OF CHARGING POINTS RISKS DRAINING EV ENTHUSIASM IN WALES

The Welsh Labour Government has set a target of between 30,000 and 50,000 fast charging points in Wales.

But the current total of rapid and ultra rapid points in Wales currently stands at less than 1%.

Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, said, “Wales continues to lag behind the rest of Europe when it comes to EV charging and by delivering less than 1% of their 2030 target, Wales is destined to watch on as the rest of the world moves forward.

“The people of Wales are willingly embracing electric cars and unless Labour drastically improve the EV charging network sooner rather than later the Welsh Labour government risk stifling the electric car revolution instead of fostering it.

“The Welsh Conservatives would establish a fast-charging network of 20,000 electric car charging stations across Wales, but it seems Labour would rather see Wales stagnant, underdeveloped and trailing behind the rest of the world.”