EV charge points rise by over 17,000 in a year

The rapid growth in figures – particularly in the north-east, East of England and the West Midlands – means van drivers can embark on their journeys with the peace of mind that public charge points are a short drive away.

The government is investing £4.5 billion to make it cheaper and easier to own an EV, while backing British vehicle makers to create jobs and drive investment – all part of the Plan for Change.

Greenwood, said: “The figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re making progress towards expanding our charging network. With a new charge point added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”

Colin Walker, head of transport at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), added: “These figures suggest what many in the industry have been saying for some time, which is that major investment in the UK’s charging infrastructure is being made and continues to bear fruit.

“Having bowed to pressure from parts of the car industry and chopped and changed the EV sales targets, experts are clear it’s critical that Government now focuses on providing policy stability, giving investors the certainty they need to pour billions into our nation’s infrastructure and economy. The net zero economy is growing three times faster than the economy as a whole.”