Government commits £1.6bn to grow charging network to 300,000 by 2030

£450m LEVI fund will support local authority EV hubs and street chargers

The UK government plans to spend £1.6bn supporting the UK market reach 300,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints by 2030.

The government’s ambition is to see EV charging become easier and cheaper than refuelling a petrol or diesel car.

Taking Charge, the government's new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy sets out a plan to improve consumer experience at chargepoints, support people without access to off-street parking and provide fast charging for...

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