Government response to the Environment and Climate Change Committee report 'EV Strategy: rapid recharge needed'

This is the government's response, published 19 April 2024.

Summary written by Accountability Index from the government's response. It is not the government's own words.

The government's response to the Committee's 56 recommendations on electric vehicles is mixed: it states that it agrees with some, partially agrees with others, disagrees with a number, and "notes" many others.

• On public information, it agrees the government should communicate clearly on EVs, and says it "will continue to work with industry to communicate the many benefits of transitioning to EVs".
• It disagrees with targeted grants to lower EV list prices, stating that the Plug-in Car Grant "had less of an effect on demand than other existing price incentives" and that it is "targeting its incentives where they have the most impact".
• It disagrees with extending a right to charge for tenants and leaseholders, stating it "does not believe such a right is necessary at this time", and with reducing VAT on public charging, though it "keeps all taxes under review".
• It "notes" the recommendation to legislate on micromobility, stating it is not planning to legislate in the current parliamentary session and will consult on any new proposed regulations before they come into force.

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