Overview

• Labour has unveiled plans to introduce electric vehicle-only on-street parking spaces, enforced through fines for petrol and diesel car drivers.
• The proposal seeks to encourage the shift to zero-emission vehicles and aligns with the UK's goal of phasing out petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
• Traffic Regulation Orders will be used to designate and enforce these EV-only parking zones nationwide.
• The Public Accounts Committee has urged the government to address regional disparities in charging infrastructure and ensure accessibility for all drivers, including those with disabilities.
• The Department for Transport is working to simplify charge point installation and reviewing VAT disparities between public and home charging to lower costs for consumers.