Happy World EV Day
Every 9 September, World EV Day marks how far electric driving has come and how far it still has to go. 2026 feels like a genuine turning point, and the view from where we sit, fitting home chargers up and down the country, is more positive than the headlines often let on.
Where the UK Stands in 2026
Electric is no longer the future. It is the present. A few things stand out this year:
- Zero-emission models take a bigger slice of new car registrations every quarter, pushed along by the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, which sets a rising target for zero-emission new car sales each year (28% for cars in 2026).
- The public charging network keeps growing, with tens of thousands of devices now live across the UK and more added every month.
- Cars launched in the last two years charge faster and go further on a charge than the models that shaped most people's early impressions of EVs.
The Part That Still Trips People Up
It is not the cars. It is public charging reliability. Recent compliance data shows only a small fraction of rapid charge point operators currently hit the 99% uptime standard, and roughly one in three public charge attempts still fails first time. We covered what that means, and how to protect yourself, in our guide to public charger failures.
Why Home Charging Is the Quiet Hero
Ask almost any happy EV owner what changed the experience for them, and the answer is usually the same: a charger on the wall at home.
- You start every day with a full battery, so most trips need no public charging at all.
- Charging overnight on an EV tariff costs a fraction of the public rapid network.
- You are using a charger you know works, backed by an installer you can call.
Making the Switch This World EV Day
If World EV Day has you thinking about going electric, or getting more out of the EV already on your driveway, a proper home charger is the best place to start. Our team can talk you through which charger suits your car and home, and handle the whole installation for you.
