EV Charging in Dorset
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How many public chargers are there in Dorset?
We count each postcode district listed for Dorset under the council holding most of its postcodes. The 3 selected council areas together had 1,535 public EV chargers on 1 July 2026, including 558 rated 50kW or more. Council boundaries do not always match county names, so check the council list below.
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| Council area | Public chargers | 50kW or more | Per 100,000 people | Rank of 361 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 458 | 201 | 112.0 | 247th |
| Dorset | 766 | 239 | 196.4 | 92nd |
| New Forest | 311 | 118 | 176.6 | 117th |
| Total | 1,535 | 558 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public EV chargers are there in Dorset?
The Department for Transport counts chargers by council area, not by town or county. We count each postcode district listed for Dorset under the council holding most of its postcodes. This selects the council areas Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset and New Forest. Together they had 1,535 public EV chargers on 1 July 2026, including 558 chargers rated 50kW or more.
Which council area around Dorset has the most chargers per person?
Dorset had the most, with 196.4 public chargers per 100,000 people on 1 July 2026. The UK figure was 174.9.
How much does public charging cost in Dorset?
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