As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on what’s been a landmark year for char.gy. From cutting carbon to powering hundreds of thousands of journeys, the past 12 months have shown just how impactful accessible, reliable on-street charging can be.
Here’s a look at some of the numbers that defined our year.
Driving down carbon emissions
In 2025, char.gy charge points helped save a total of 20.7 million kilograms of CO₂. That’s emissions avoided simply by enabling drivers to switch from petrol and diesel to electric, one charge at a time. Behind that headline figure are hundreds of thousands of everyday decisions to plug in on their nearest lampost charger rather than fill up at the pump.
Powering everyday journeys
Between January and November 2025, drivers completed 450,547 charging sessions across the char.gy network. These weren’t just long road trips or one-off charges, they were the regular, repeat sessions that make EV ownership practical for people without off-street parking.
Over the same period, char.gy delivered 11,584,006 kWh of electricity. Based on average EV efficiency, that’s enough energy to enable an estimated 40 million electric miles, miles driven to work, school runs, supermarket trips and late-night journeys home.
Scaling at pace
Growth has been a defining theme of 2025. Our biggest installation month came in March, when we installed 313 new charge points in a single month. That milestone reflects not just the scale of demand for on-street charging, but the strength of our partnerships with local authorities working to support residents transitioning to electric.
How drivers really use char.gy
Usage data from across the network paints a clear picture of how on-street charging fits into daily life.
The most popular time to start a charge is in the evening, with 34% of all sessions beginning between 8pm and midnight. The single most popular hour is 11pm, which comes as no surprise given our market-leading 39p/kWh night tariff. For many drivers, plugging in before bed and waking up fully charged remains one of the biggest advantages of on-street charging.
The most-used charge point in the network in 2025 was located in Lambeth, recording 1,946 completed charging sessions. It’s a powerful example of how the right charger, in the right location, can become essential local infrastructure.
We also saw a clear peak day for energy use. On 30 November 2025, drivers consumed a total of 49,002 kWh across the network – our highest single day of the year.
Looking ahead
These numbers represent more than growth metrics. They reflect changing behaviour, increasing confidence in EVs, and the importance of convenient, affordable charging where people live.
As we move into 2026, our focus remains the same: working with councils, communities and drivers to keep expanding the network, improving the experience, and enabling millions more electric miles. If 2025 has shown us anything, it’s that when charging works seamlessly, the switch to electric becomes a lot easier.