The Department for Transport has announced a new £63m investment package to support the construction and adoption of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the country.
The funding will support the rollout of low-cost at-home charging for households without driveways.
The department has set aside £25m for local authorities to expand access to at-home charging facilities within their regions.
The package also includes plans to transition NHS fleets in England to EVs, backed by £8m of funding, as well as grants for businesses to create new chargepoints across depots in the UK.
“We are making it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle. We know access to charging is a barrier for people thinking of making the switch, so we are tackling that head on so that everyone – whether or not they have a driveway – can access the benefits of going electric,” said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
“Our investment is about more than just charging points – it’s about charging up Britain’s economy. I’m proud that through this boost, we are helping deliver cheaper bills for families, massive savings for the NHS to reinvest in patient care, and thousands of new green jobs.”
The government projects its Local EV Infrastructure fund to result in 100,000 new public chargepoints to be installed.
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