Electric vehicle (EV) uptake and public charge point installs have increased rapidly over the last few years, but to support the next wave of EV drivers, the public charging network needs to be improved. Government has outlined the leading role it expects from local authorities (LAs) in planning and delivering EV charging strategies, but LAs are currently in varying stages of charge point rollout.
In this week’s ‘Chart of the week’, we explore research carried out in partnership with the Greater South East Net Zero Hub on whether LAs in South East England understand charging demand in their areas, key barriers they face to deploying infrastructure, and how the private sector can support.