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The REA, with New Automotive, launches new report “On
the Road to 2030”;
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The report provides the first clear snapshot of the
UK’s charging infrastructure network;
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Electric Vehicles are still cheaper to fill up than a
petrol or diesel car, and the UK is on track to roll out
300,000 chargers by 2030;
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Longstanding message of the REA that the ZEV mandate is
key to underpinning supply and supporting charger growth is
reiterated in the report.
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA),
with New Automotive, launches key sector report, “On the Road to
2030” which takes stock of the UK’s public charging network.
The report outlines several areas of good news, including
findings that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are still cheaper to fill
up than a petrol or diesel car, at 70% of public chargers in the
UK (those charging below 0.687 £/kWh). These findings are
important in demonstrating incentives for drivers who are
considering an Electric Vehicle.
The report has also found that the UK’s infrastructure rollout is
on course to meet key government targets, such as delivering
300,000 chargers by 2030, which provides assurance to drivers.
A major barrier identified by the report is a lack of clarity
around future demand amongst industry stakeholders, and
Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is the most
effective way to drive EV uptake in the UK through guaranteeing
the supply of electric cars, providing industry with certainty
about future demand, and ensuring that the UK’s public charging
network continues to grow at pace.
This report is a timely reminder of these barriers, and the REA
continues to call on Government to not delay in introducing the
ZEV mandate for new EV car sales, accelerating EV uptake and the
Net Zero transition.
Amy MacConnachie, Director of External Affairs at the
Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA),
said:
“It is excellent news that this key sector report has found
that EVs are indeed still cheaper to fill up than a petrol or
diesel car, at 70% of public chargers in the UK (those charging
below 0.687 £/kWh). It is positive messaging for drivers looking
to make the switch, reinforcing effective infrastructure and
low-cost incentives, putting to bed any ongoing
concerns.
“There is of course more to be done however, and the report
makes clear that an ambitious ZEV Mandate is essential to drive
EV uptake by ensuring the supply of electric cars and providing
industry with certainty around future demand.
“The REA is continuing to urge Government to respond to the
overriding message of the report, that there must be no delay in
introducing the ZEV Mandate for new and increasing EV car
sales.”
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Notes to editors
The REA were partners on this report - helping provide industry
data for analysis.
The REA will Chair the launch event of the report in Parliament
today (23/01/23)
We are grateful to the European Climate Foundation for sponsoring
the report and all the project partners.
About the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean
Technology (REA): The Association for Renewable Energy
and Clean Technology (known as the REA) is the UK’s largest trade
association for renewable energy and clean technologies with
around 550 members operating across heat, transport, power and
the circular economy. The REA is a not-for-profit organisation
representing fourteen sectors, ranging from biogas and renewable
fuels to solar and electric vehicle charging. Membership ranges
from major multinationals to sole traders. For more information,
visit: www.r-e-a.net
About New AutoMotive:
New AutoMotive is a transport research organisation supporting
the switch to electric vehicles in the UK. They helped bring the
ICE ban forward from 2040 to 2030 and their monthly Electric Car
Count tracks the progress the UK is making in the transition to
EVs, enabling infrastructure providers and the Government to
support demand and ensure no community is left behind. They put
this report out each month and it has recently featured in The
Times and other key nationals and trades.
