Recommendation 12

There is regional variation in the uptake of ultra-low emission cars in the UK, for example high levels of take-up in southern England, and we have been concerned about whether some locations, including rural areas, are missing out on the transition.23 The Department for Transport told us it has not targeted specific locations, instead taking a location-neutral approach to investment, and early take-up has been greatest in places with a higher density of traffic, where there are more charge-points and also affluence. Whilst there have been some targeted investments, such as through pilot schemes in places like Bristol and Milton Keynes, the Department told us it wants to make interventions on a UK-wide basis.24 It acknowledged though the need to work with local authorities to understand obstacles in specific areas and provide support so they can provide charging infrastructure.25 Charging infrastructure