The number of public EV chargers in the United Kingdom rose 37% last year, government data has revealed – but there are huge regional differences in the network.
The latest Department for Transport (DfT) data is for 1 January 2022 and was drawn from charger-mapping firm Zap-Map.
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Like most EV users, I know of public chargers that don't appear on Zap Map, so the mention that this research only recognises 95% of public chargers makes sense. Re taxi only chargers: My advice is just use them anyway. It is better to use them than leave them empty. I've never been challenged when I've done this, despite my vehicle looking very unlike a taxi. If these chargers get more use, more will be installed.
But then we have stupid local councils! West Yorkshire and ENGIE have rolled out pairs of chargers all over the place. Great idea. But, one of each pair is labelled TAXIs only and a fine if you use it. In nearly 2 years I have NEVER seen a taxi charging at any of them - so capacity and revenue is halved. Muppets, I've asked for data on how many TAXI charges have been done. I'm still waiting....
I hope you did it as a FOI request so you can report them to the ICO for enforcement action.