EV charging stations: Searches up 421%
Searches for EV charging stations rose by 421% in Scotland – the highest rise out of the United Kingdom. Stirling topped the city list with an astonishing 550% increase in searches for EV charging stations.
Online searches for EV charging stations have boomed in Scotland in recent years.
Newly released internet search data analysed by West Country Electrical Services https://www.westcountryelec.com reveals that searches for EV charging stations in Scotland have soared by an impressive 421%—the highest increase across the United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland recorded the second-highest increase at 400%, followed by England at 395%. Wales, while seeing the smallest growth, still experienced a substantial rise of 340%.
Looking at city-specific data within Scotland, Stirling saw a remarkable 550% increase in searches for EV charging stations, the highest in the country. Inverness followed with a 425% rise, and Aberdeen came in third with a 357% increase.
Dundee, at the bottom of the list, still showed a notable rise of 120%.
The demand for EV charging stations, as evidenced by online search volume, exceeds the availability of public charging infrastructure. In 2023, nearly 10,000 searches were recorded based on average monthly figures, while the latest data from Zapmap indicates that only 5,886 public charge points are currently available in Scotland.
Speaking on the findings, Ed Fuller from West Country Electrical Services, said: “The sharp increase in searches for EV charging stations, especially in Scotland, reflects the growing demand for infrastructure to support the transition to electric vehicles.
“This research highlights how urgently people are seeking charging solutions. The trend we see in this data emphasizes the need for faster expansion of public charging networks to keep pace with consumer interest and adoption of electric vehicles, particularly as Scotland continues to lead the way in the UK.”