From 24^th November 2024, all UK public chargepoint operators will be required to share data from their chargepoints openly and freely. This will improve the availability of reliable data for electric vehicle drivers.

The National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), which currently serves as an open database for public Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint information, will therefore be decommissioned on 28^th November 2024.

Under the Public Chargepoint Regulations 2023, from 24^th November all public EV chargepoint operators will be required to share open data free of charge on elements such as location, real-time availability, connector types, and payment methods. This will enable the supply of more complete chargepoint data to EV drivers, through existing and emerging data providers.

Following this requirement coming into force, and open data becoming available, the NCR will be decommissioned on 28^th November. Since 2011, the NCR has provided a source of open data on EV chargepoints, based on voluntary uploads. This resource has provided support to developers, local authorities and industry leaders by offering accessible information on the locations, connector types and operational hours of chargepoints across the UK. This data has fuelled growth in both the public and private sectors, empowering mobility providers, app developers and urban planners to enhance EV adoption and improve infrastructure development.

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, during which time the dataset has grown from around 3,800 chargepoints to over 63,000 today. In collaboration with Apetrel Systems, Cenex has maintained and improved the NCR as a trusted resource within the UK’s Open Data initiative.

The archived NCR data will be available on request to users and researchers after 28^th November, ensuring the continuity of vital information and reflecting the Registry’s legacy in advancing the nation’s EV journey.

Jacob Roberts, Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant, 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 seeing how the EV charging industry continues to grow and evolve as open data becomes more available.”