Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Expands in Devon and UK

Strategic Insights -

More than 150 government-funded electric vehicle charging sockets have been installed in Devon since 2022, with provisional figures showing the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (EVCAG) has provided £127,950 to install 178 EV charging sockets in the area. This brings the total number of charging sockets installed across the UK to 23,178, with 46% of these installed in the past year alone. The grant has allocated around £16.6 million since its launch, with £6.3 million allocated in the recent year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant has funded the installation of 178 EV charging sockets in Devon, with £127,950 in funding provided since its launch in 2022.
  • Across the UK, 23,178 charging sockets have been installed, with 46% of these installed in the past year alone.
  • The grant has allocated around £16.6 million since its launch, with £6.3 million allocated in the recent year.
  • 60% of charging sockets have been fitted in flats and rented residential properties, with 13,816 sockets installed by renters and flat owners since the start of the scheme in 2022.
  • The government has announced a £63 million package to boost the "Britain's electric vehicle revolution", including supporting at-home charging for households without driveways.
  • Rosie Downes, head of campaigns at Friends of the Earth, emphasizes the need for faster chargers, better grid integration, and ongoing maintenance to support the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of EVA England, welcomes the new funding but highlights the challenges faced by households without their own parking space.

Statistics:

  • 178 EV charging sockets have been installed in Devon since 2022.
  • £127,950 in funding has been provided to install electric vehicle charging sockets in Devon since the launch of EVCAG in 2022.
  • 23,178 charging sockets have been installed across the UK, with 46% of these installed in the past year alone.
  • £16.6 million has been allocated to the EVCAG since its launch.
  • 60% of charging sockets have been fitted in flats and rented residential properties.
  • 13,816 sockets have been installed by renters and flat owners since the start of the scheme in 2022.

Sources:

  • "Provisional figures from the Department for Transport"
  • "The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant helps fund the installation of electric vehicle smart charge points across the UK" (Source: UK Government website, no date provided)
  • "The grant has allocated around £16.6 million since its launch" (Source: UK Government website, no date provided)
  • "Rosie Downes, head of campaigns at Friends of the Earth" (Source: Tamar Valley Times, no date provided)
  • "Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of EVA England" (Source: Tamar Valley Times, no date provided)