Millions of drivers can get around with the confidence that they
will always be close to a charger as new stats published by the
Department show that over 1,200 public chargers have been added
in the last month alone.
There are now 76,507 public chargers across the UK - a 28%
year-on-year increase.
Commenting on the new stats, the Future of Roads
Minister said:
“It's brilliant to confirm today that we've added another 1,200
public chargers to the public network in the last month. We're
adding one charge point every half an hour, taking us to over
76,500 across the UK.
“This comes days after our new plans to back British carmakers by
making it easier for them to upgrade to make electric vehicles,
while delivering our manifesto commitment to stop sales of new
petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
“Our chargepoint network is going from strength to strength, and
with £6 billion of private investment in the pipeline by 2030, we
continue working closely with industry to ensure motorists are
always just a short drive from a charger.
“We will also roll out tens of thousands of on-street
chargepoints in towns and rural areas – ideal for cheaper,
overnight charging for those without a driveway – through our
£381m Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fund.
“We're investing over £2.3bn to help industry and drivers make a
supported switch to EVs, going further and faster to create jobs,
boost investment and put money in the pockets of hardworking
people, as we secure our future through the Plan for Change.”
Contact Information
Marco Barbato
marco.barbato@dft.gov.uk
Notes to editors
There's never been a better time to switch to EVs:
- Drivers can save up to £1,100 a year if they mostly charge at
home compared to petrol.
- You can also run an EV for as little as 2p per mile if you
charge at home.
- Half of used electric cars under £20,000 and 29 brand new
electric cars RRP under £30,000
- The average range of a new EV is 290 miles – that's about 2
weeks driving for most people, or from London to Newcastle.
- Data suggests you should expect your EV to last as long as an
internal combustion engine car.
- Getting EVs repaired is getting easier with the increasing
number of skilled technicians available.
- Typically an EV emits just 1/3 of the harmful greenhouse
gases of a petrol car during its lifetime.
- 24/7 helplines, contactless payments, up-to-date chargepoint
locations make charging easier than ever.
- All data from Office of Zero Emission Vehicles, Charge UK,
Autotrader and SMMT.
