Labour ministers have cancelled a previously announced £950 million fund for electric car chargers near motorways, opting instead for £400 million focused on on-street charging infrastructure. This decision comes in the wake of delays and industry criticism regarding the initial plan's fairness. Though the number of electric car chargers in the UK is increasing, the government aims to support poorer areas, where private investment lags. Experts in the charging industry expressed disappointment that the full pledge was not honored to further bolster EV adoption.
The key question now is: couldn't the full amount have been directed towards the EV effort, whether through continued rollout of on-street charging or other consumer incentives?
Amid delays and concerns regarding fairness towards motorway service companies, the rapid charging fund was deemed unfunded and never formally included in budget plans.
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