An additional £56 million in public and industry funding has been announced today by the Government to increase the number of EV chargepoints across the UK.  Transport Minister Jesse Norman stated that the measures will help deliver up to a further 2,400 chargepoints in the short term, and support local councils to deliver tens of thousands more in the long term.

The funding will expand the current Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot, boost the existing On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme and help councils across England secure dedicated resource to develop in-house expertise and capability to coordinate chargepoint plans and work with private operators.  This should deliver a more comprehensive and reliable network of chargepoints for EV drivers.

In addition to expanding 3 of the original LEVI pilot schemes, there are also 16 new pilot scheme areas.  A full breakdown of public and private funding can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/56-million-of-public-and-industry-funding-electrifies-chargepoint-plans-across-the-country

To find out more about EV chargepoints and roll-out plans in Surrey, visit: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/sustainable-driving/electric-vehicles#section-2

To find out more about EV chargepoints and roll-out plans in Hampshire, visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/electric-vehicles