UK Electric Vehicle Charge Points

Description



The "UK Electric Vehicle Charge Points" dataset details the locations and specifications of EV charge points across the UK. It includes geographic coordinates, street addresses, towns, postcodes, descriptions, and ownership information. Technical details such as connector types, power capacities (kW), current, and voltage are also provided.

The data shows a high concentration of charge points in London (UKI) compared to other regions. "Type 2 Mennekes (IEC62196)" is the most common connector type. Most charge points have lower power capacities, with many either municipally owned or without a specified owner. This dataset is useful for understanding the UK's EV charging infrastructure and identifying areas for improvement.

Interesting Insights

Regional Distribution: The majority of electric vehicle charge points are located in the region "UKI" (which corresponds to London), with 19,286 charge points, significantly higher than other regions.

Connector Types: The most common connector type is "Type 2 Mennekes (IEC62196)", with 49,468 instances, followed by "CCS Type 2 Combo (IEC62196)" with 4,829 instances.

Top Locations: The "Broadmarsh Multi Storey Car Park" has the highest number of charge points at a single location, totaling 82, followed by "Connected Kerb Victoria Place (Red) Car Park" with 77 charge points.

Power Capacity: The most common power capacities for charge points are 7 kW (16,692 instances) and 3.7 kW (7,559 instances), indicating a prevalence of lower power charging options.

Ownership: The largest group of charge points, totaling 13,493, are listed as having "No Owner". Among identifiable owners, the "London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham" owns 2,354 charge points, the highest among municipal owners.