Charging electric vehicles at home could become easier

Government consultation will set out reforms to planning process, tenants’ rights and energy connections

Electric car owners will find it easier and cheaper to charge their vehicles at home under plans being developed by the government.

The changes to the planning process are designed to make it fairer for renters and those without a private driveway.

The plans would make it easier for renters and leaseholders to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers by mandating chargepoints in new covered car parks and consulting on removing planning permission currently needed for those without driveways to...

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