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UK to make installation of EV charging points mandatory

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All new-build homes could soon be fitted with an electric car
chargepoint, the government has outlined in a public consultation on
changing building regulations in England. The consultation comes
alongside a package of announcements to support electric vehicle drivers
and improve the experience of charging.

The proposals aim to support and encourage the growing uptake of electric vehicles within the UK by ensuring that all new homes with a dedicated car parking space are built with an electric chargepoint, making charging easier, cheaper and more convenient for drivers. The legislation would be a world first, and complements wider investment and measures the government has put in place to ensure the UK has one of the best electric vehicle infrastructure networks in the world - as part of the £1.5 billion ($1.86 billion) Road to Zero Strategy.

The government has also set out that it wants to see all newly installed rapid and higher powered chargepoints provide debit or credit card payment by Spring 2020. The government has signalled that it expects industry to develop a roaming solution across the charging network, allowing electric vehicle drivers to use any public chargepoint through a single payment method without needing multiple smartphone apps or membership cards.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “With record levels of ultra-low emission vehicles on our roads, it is clear there is an appetite for cleaner, greener transport. Home charging provides the most convenient and low-cost option for consumers - you can simply plug your car in to charge overnight as you would a mobile phone.”

The government has already taken steps to ensure that existing homes are electric vehicle ready by providing up to £500 ($620) off the costs of installing a chargepoint at home. Having supported the installation of almost 100,000 domestic chargepoints through grant support schemes, the government has also announced that it is consulting on requirements that all new private chargepoints use ‘smart' technology.

This means an electric vehicle would charge at different times of the day in response to signals, such as electricity tariff information. This would encourage off-peak charging, keeping costs down for consumers.

The consultation proposes using powers under the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act to require most new chargepoints to have smart functionality and meet minimum standards. It also launches a call for evidence on the longer-term options for smart charging.


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