Overview
- Homeowners, workplaces and public areas can now install EV charge points without needing planning permission under the new law
- Over 100,000 chargers will be rolled out across England with support from a £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund
- The changes are set to benefit more than two million drivers living in flats or terraced houses who currently lack home charging options
- Charging an EV at home can cost as little as 2p per mile and save drivers up to £1,110 a year while hosts may earn extra by renting out their chargers
- This package is part of a wider £4 billion investment to back the UK’s 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, bolster automakers and reduce transport emissions