Yorkshire and Humber Region Sees 34% Boost in Electric Vehicle Charging Points

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The region of Yorkshire and Humber has seen a significant improvement in its electric vehicle charging network, with 1,044 new chargepoints added since July 2024. This brings the total number of public chargepoints in the region to 4,141, a 34% increase compared to the same period last year. The growth in charging infrastructure is part of the Government's Plan for Change, which aims to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible and affordable for the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Yorkshire and Humber region has seen a 34% boost in public electric vehicle charging points since July 2024, with the total number increasing to 4,141.
  • The new chargepoint numbers follow a Government announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, on top of a £25m boost to help more drivers charge at home and save up to £1,500 a year when switching to electric.
  • The Government's Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, highlighted the improving situation, stating that the latest chargepoint figures show the region is making "fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network".
  • The national public electric vehicle chargepoint figures have hit record levels of more than 82,000 across the UK.
  • The Government is launching its £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) which will offer discounts up to £3,750 at the point of sale for new eligible electric cars priced at or under £37,000.
  • The ECG is in addition to a £4.5 billion investment to make it easier and cheaper to own an EV vehicle, while backing British carmakers to create jobs.

Statistics:

  • 1,044 new public electric vehicle charging points have been added to the Yorkshire and Humber region since July 2024.
  • The total number of public electric vehicle charging points in Yorkshire and Humber is now 4,141.
  • The national public electric vehicle chargepoint figures have hit record levels of more than 82,000 across the UK.
  • The Government has invested £4.5 billion to make it easier and cheaper to own an EV vehicle, while backing British carmakers to create jobs.
  • The £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) will offer discounts up to £3,750 at the point of sale for new eligible electric cars priced at or under £37,000.

Sources:

  • Government's Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood
  • Government's Plan for Change
  • £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG)