£10m funding for off-grid EV charging technology

DfT competition seeks solutions for ‘hard-to-power’ stretches of major road network

DfT wants to give drivers the confidence they need to make long distance journeys in EVs

Companies are being encouraged to develop technology that will allow electric vehicle (EV) charging devices to operate without large grid connections or even off-grid.

The UK government has announced £10m of funding support to help overcome grid constraint challenges and enable more chargers to be rolled out on the strategic road network – England’s motorways and major A-roads –  including in more rural areas across the country. 

The aim is to give drivers the...