Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Paragraph: 45
As part of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain: a) how...
Recommendation
As part of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain: a) how it will support all regions and local authorities to deliver sufficient and well- maintained charging infrastructure solutions tailored to local needs, so that no area is left behind; and b) how it will ensure that the roll-out of charging infrastructure keeps pace with the increase in EVs and that the right types of chargers are in the right locations.
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45
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government accepts these recommendations. We are committed to ensuring that no areas are left behind as the country transitions to electric vehicles. We believe it is vitally important that no matter where you live you have access to charging infrastructure which meets your needs. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, to be launched this Autumn, will outline the roles and responsibilities for stakeholders across central and local government, the market and the energy sector to ensure well developed local planning and deployment of public chargepoints. We have seen significant increased investment in the chargepoint market since the announcement of the 2030 phase out of new diesel and petrol cars and vans. Across the market, there has already been £500 million worth of investment commitments this year. To date the chargepoint market is delivering and keeping pace with new demands on the network. With over 24,000 chargers already available, around 700 chargers are being added to the public network every month (Zapmap stats) of which around 100 of these are rapid chargers. However, we agree with the Committee that rate of the deployment must accelerate to meet our ambitions. We will be monitoring market activity and local access closely and will be ready to intervene further should the need arise. We will reflect on this in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy which will be published in the coming months.