AA calls for interim EV charge point targets amid new installation figures

• DfT figures show 37,055 charge points installed against a target of 300,000
• AA concerned public infrastructure will not keep pace with new EV sales
• “More focus is needed to accelerate the nation’s charging infrastructure” says AA

New figures released by the Department for Transport today show that on 1 January 2023, a total of 37,055 publicly available charge points were installed – a 7% increase from October 2022*.

However, the AA is concerned that the infrastructure is not keeping pace with EV sales and is calling for interim targets as the government aims to install 300,000 publicly available charge points by 2030.

Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: “New EVs are flying off the factory floor, but we desperately need charge point installations to keep pace with an ever-growing demand.

“With a target of 300,000 publicly available charge points by 2030 and just 37,055 installations in place, more focus is needed to accelerate the nation’s charging infrastructure.

“We urge the government to set marker post targets in place so drivers can see the progress is being made while giving those nervous to switch the confidence to do so.”

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NOTES TO EDITORS

* Electric vehicle charging device statistics: January 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)