A new £63 million package to support EV uptake has been announced by the UK Government.
This includes £25 million for local authorities to deploy cross-pavement charging technology, designed to facilitate charging for drivers without driveways.
There’s also £8 million to help electrify NHS fleets in England, and a new depot charging scheme aimed at commercial vehicles.
The government has also announced a modernisation scheme for EV charging signage on major roads.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “We know access to charging is a barrier for people thinking of making the switch, and we are tackling that head-on so that everyone – whether or not they have a driveway – can access the benefits of going electric.”
Reacting to the measures, AA president Edmund King said: “There are more public chargers than people realise, but they are often hidden in plain sight. Increasing signs for the public network is vital to help the EV transition as it will create confidence for drivers both now and in the future.
“It is great to see more support for those without off-street parking so that they can also benefit from the EV revolution.”
