Tenfold expansion in chargepoints by 2030 as Government drives EV revolution – AA comments

Commenting on the publication of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy* from the Department for Transport today, Edmund King, AA president, said: “As we advance quickly to the 2030 deadline for new zero emission vehicles it is vital that we get our charging infrastructure in order. Whilst great progress has been made, there is still much to do to convince drivers on the number, and importantly reliability, of charge posts.

“The Government does appear to recognise that ease of use, reliability, slow roll-out for those without home charging and improving charging on motorways, are all essential. We would like to see urgent action in all of these areas plus we have also called for more focus on charging solutions in rural locations, improvements to the customer experience in terms of safety at charge points in dark, isolated areas and accessibility for disabled drivers.

“To bring confidence and power to potential electric car drivers we need more, and more reliable and accessible charge points as soon as possible.”