The UK Government has unveiled new plans to make it easier for both renters and leaseholders to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
The plans seek to mandate chargepoints in new covered car parks and consult on the removal of planning permission currently required for those without driveways to install discreet cross pavement charging gullies.
Plans would also see the government work with Ofgem to ensure a ‘fair’ public cost structure, as well as strengthen protections against landowners overcharging tenants for home charging.
Additionally; Ofgem has also stated it will work with the government to ensure operators are consistently offering high quality connections to those who need them, allowing for a resilient charging network.
The government is set to launch a consultation on the package.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said:Wherever you park your car, we’re making it fairer, easier, and cheaper to make the switch to electric.
These reforms will improve infrastructure for the EV revolution, increase chargepoints across the country and open up affordable home charging to thousands more households.
It’s good news for drivers and a big boost for the growing British EV industry – cutting costs and supporting jobs to deliver our Plan for Change.
