The National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), which serves as the UK’s open database for public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint information, will be decommissioned on 28 November 2024.
This change is part of the UK Government’s initiative to transition to an enhanced, centralised EV chargepoint platform. As part of this transition, no new data will be accepted into the NCR after 11 November 2024.
Since 2011, the National Chargepoint Registry (NCR) has provided a dependable source of open data on EV charge points. This resource supports developers, local authorities, and industry leaders by offering accessible information on the locations, connector types, and operational hours of charge points 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.
Following the decommissioning of the NCR, a new government-led database will enhance data capabilities, including live data capture, to better support the growing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. This development will provide businesses, consumers, and local authorities with opportunities for real-time services and more integrated EV solutions.
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 it 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 remain accessible to users and researchers after 28 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, comments, “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 the advancements this next-generation data platform will bring for the zero-emission future.”
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