Overview

• The reform removes planning permission requirements for home, workplace and public EV charger installations.
• The government estimates drivers could save up to £1,100 annually by cutting red tape and speeding up installations.
• The measures form part of a £2.3bn Plan for Change that includes grants up to £350 for household chargers and up to £15,000 per business site.
• There are nearly 80,000 public chargers in the UK with 3,000 added in April and a new point opening every 29 minutes.
• Industry bodies including Osprey Charging Network say the deregulation will slash delays, reduce costs and fast-track rapid charging hubs.