Public chargepoint network grows by more than a quarter
in a year – AA
Figures released today by the Department for Transport* show that
the public EV charging network has grown by 27.0% over the last
12 months (April 2020: 17,947 Vs April 2021: 22,790). In the last
quarter the network has grown by 9.7% (January 2021: 20,775).
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: “The
continued growth of the public chargepoint network is fantastic
news and shows we are moving in the right direction.
“With more than 4,000 rapid chargepoints now available, drivers
can obtain 80% charge within half an hour which will help calm
the fears of both range anxiety and worries surrounding the
availability of chargepoints**.
“While this progress is highly welcomed, we need to continue the
push for the chargepoint network expanding further and offering a
wide range of solutions. A sustainable and visible chargepoint
network will help convince more drivers to switch to electric.
“Now what we need is more incentives for car owners to switch, as
called for by the Public Accounts Committee earlier this week***.
The AA have suggested that scrapping VAT from the purchase price,
as Norway did, would be a huge boost****.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
* https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/electric-vehicle-charging-device-statistics-april-2021/electric-vehicle-charging-device-statistics-april-2021
** https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/electric-vehicles
*** https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/127/public-accounts-committee/news/155231/from-11-to-100-zero-emission-cars-in-14-years-government-lacks-plan-for-huge-challenge-of-social-and-economic-transition/
**** https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/scrap-vat-on-electric-cars
