How popular isInstaVolt?
In September 2026, people searched for InstaVolt by name about 12,100 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.5% of all United Kingdom EV charging network searches, placing InstaVolt seventh out of eight networks. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EV charging networks, InstaVolt appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.
InstaVolt is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Tesla SuperchargerShare of searches 60.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
IonityShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Pod PointShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
bp pulseShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
InstaVoltShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top EV charging networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, InstaVolt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. InstaVolt is the second most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Tesla Supercharger1st
- InstaVolt2nd
Osprey3rd
Shell Recharge4th- Pod Point5th
- Ionity6th
Gridserve7th- bp pulse8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Gridserve4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Tesla Supercharger3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- InstaVolt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Osprey3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ionity2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Shell Recharge2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pod Point1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- bp pulse1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about EV charging networks
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EV charging network in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which public EV charging network in the UK is most reliable?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the biggest EV charging networks in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ev charging”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric car charging”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which EV charging networks compete with InstaVolt?
Share of searches by month for Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Pod Point, bp pulse, Shell Recharge, Gridserve, InstaVolt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tesla Supercharger | Ionity | Pod Point | bp pulse | Shell Recharge | Gridserve | InstaVolt | Osprey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.7% | 7% | 8.6% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.5% | 7% | 8.5% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.73% |
| Apr 2026 | 67% | 6% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 65.5% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.52% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.8% | 6% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.2% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.8% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.48% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.9% | 165K | -32.9% | -7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.2% | 22.2K | -18.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 12.1K | -18.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.5% | 12.1K | -18.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.48% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points |
60.9%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, -32.9% vs prior month. Share -7 points.
2.
Ionity8.2%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
8.2%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
4.
bp pulse6.7%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
6.7%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.5%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.5%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.
Osprey0.48%
Held 8th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between InstaVolt and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for InstaVolt changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for InstaVolt in the United Kingdom held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, InstaVolt’s share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom peaked at 4.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom EV charging networks in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pod Point gained share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom, from 6.1% to 8.2%.
In September 2026, bp pulse gained share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom, from 5% to 6.7%.
In September 2026, Shell Recharge gained share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom, from 5% to 6.7%.
In September 2026, Ionity gained share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom, from 7.5% to 8.2%.
In September 2026, Tesla Supercharger lost share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom, from 67.8% to 60.9%.
Gridserve’s share of searches among EV charging networks in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.3% to 4.5% in September 2026.
How are InstaVolt’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using InstaVolt’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- instavolt
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