Data released by the Department for Transport
today1 shows that there are more than double
the number of electric vehicle charging devices compared to
petrol stations2.
|
Number of publicly accessible EV charging
devices (UK)
|
Number of publicly accessible rapid EV
charging devices (UK)
|
Number of fuel forecourts (UK)
|
|
17,947
|
3,107
|
8,046
|
Edmund King, AA president says; “One of the myths we
urgently need to clear up is a perceived lack in charging points.
With a 61% year-on-year increase and more public charge points
being installed every week, it should give confidence to drivers
that they will be able to get home in an electric car.
“However, if drivers feel they cannot find a charge point
then more needs to be done. Changing the
sign3 could help them stand out, as well as
finding solutions to those who want to charge their car at home,
but do not have a dedicated off-street parking space.
“Encouraging drivers to make the switch to electric cars
will also encourage both councils and businesses to install
charging infrastructure. We believe that further incentives are
required to ease the transition to lower emission vehicles such
as cutting VAT4 on the sale of certain vehicles
or targeted scrappage schemes.”
ends
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/electric-vehicle-charging-device-statistics-april-2020
2. UKPIA say there are 8,046 forecourts in the
UK: https://www.ukpia.com/media/2237/ukpia-statistical-review-2019.pdf
3. https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/green-ev-parking-sign
4. https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/scrap-vat-on-electric-cars
