Laura Sharman 04 November 2021

Two thirds of local authorities have no EV charging plans, research finds

Two thirds of local authorities have no EV charging plans, research finds image

Two thirds of local authorities have no plans in place to install electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs), research has revealed.

A freedom of information request by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) found only 33% of UK local authorities had an EVCP strategy in place.

Nearly half (48%) of the local authorities said they did not currently operate any EVCPs, while six in ten said they had no funds earmarked for EVCPs to be installed in future.

Luke Osborne, ECA’s energy & emerging technologies solutions advisor, said: 'With public interest in electric vehicles reaching an all-time high, the worrying lack of plans to install charge points will seriously hold us back in our pursuit of Net Zero – and stunt the growth of a booming market.

'A key focus for local authorities should be enabling constituents without off-street parking to readily charge with ease.'

Research published last week also showed over half of the UK’s local authorities spent nothing on electric vehicle charge points in the last 12 months.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNING OFFICER

Hull City Council
£43693 - £46731
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team in Hull as a Principal Transport Planning Officer. Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Recuriter: Hull City Council

HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC ENGINEER - 4 POSTS

Hull City Council
£43693 - £46731
We have several exciting opportunities for suitably qualified Highways Civil Engineers and Traffic Engineers Wilson Centre, 1st floor, Hull HU1 2AG
Recuriter: Hull City Council

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
£110,799 - £120,706
Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Blackburn, Lancashire
Recuriter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Residential Worker, Edge of Care Service

Durham County Council
Grade 7 £29,093 - £32,654 PAY AWARD PENDING
Join a Groundbreaking Team Supporting Families in Seaham Salary
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Bikeability Cycling Instructor

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £24,790 to £25,992 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
The Road Safety Team are keen to recruit additional Casual Bikability Instructors to join our team of instructors delivering Bikeability cycle trainin Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner