The British government invests 381 million pounds to build car charging facilities

The Uk Government Announced That It Would Continue to Provide a £381 Million Local Electric Vehicle Fund to Build Thousands of Car Charging Facilities.

On March 18, local time, the UK government announced that it would continue to provide a £381 million local electric vehicle fund to build thousands of car charging facilities. The UK government stated that in order to further support electric vehicle drivers and households wishing to switch to electric vehicles, the government will ensure that families without dedicated parking spaces receive electric vehicle charging grants, making electric vehicles a more practical choice.

As a complementary measure, the UK government-funded electric vehicle infrastructure training courses will be launched. The course is open to all local authorities and covers key topics ranging from technology to procurement.

Edmund King, Co-Chair of the UK Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Forum, pointed out that one of the main reasons why many drivers hesitate to switch to electric vehicles is the perceived lack of charging stations. We need to overcome these barriers and bring a cleaner and more environmentally friendly driving experience to everyone.

Edmund King also stated that an increasing number of drivers are starting to transition to electric vehicles, with pure electric vehicles accounting for over 16% of the UK's new car market according to industry statistics in 2023.

Currently, the UK government and the industry are working hard to accelerate the installation speed of charging points.