UK Government to sunset National Chargepoint Registry

The National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), the UK's open database for public EV chargepoint information, is set to be decommissioned on November 28, 2024. 

The decision to decommission the registry is part of the UK Government's initiative to transition to an enhanced, centralised EV chargepoint platform, and as such, from November 11, 2024, the NCR will no longer accept new data submissions.

Established in 2011, the NCR has been a reliable source of open data on EV chargepoints, providing developers, local authorities, and industry leaders with accessible information on locations, connector types, and operational hours across the UK. This data has supported growth in both the public and private sectors, aiding mobility providers, app developers, and urban planners in promoting EV adoption and infrastructure development.

In fact, according to the latest data from Zap-Map, there are now more than 70,000 public EV charge points in the UK. That’s a 38% year-on-year increase since October 2023, and there’s no sign of the market slowing down anytime soon – which is why the UK Government is keen to switch to a new platform. 

Cenex, the UK's Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, was appointed by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to manage the NCR in 2017. Under Cenex's management, the number of registered chargepoints grew from around 3,800 to over 63,000. 

Jacob Roberts, Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant at Cenex, commented, “We are proud of the NCR’s role in supporting the UK’s EV revolution. The growth in EV infrastructure it has documented is a testament to the dedication of the entire industry, from local governments to private sector innovators. We look forward to the advancements this next-generation data platform will bring for the zero-emission future.”