Government expects to install over 100,000 local chargepoints

The government has confirmed that, together with industry, it expects to install over 100,000 local chargepoints in the coming years.

These will be delivered through the existing government funding from the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, providing support to industry and local authorities across England.  

Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "This government is powering up the EV revolution by rolling out a chargepoint every 29 minutes and our support to roll out over 100,000 local chargepoints in England shows we’re committed to making even more progress.  

"We’re delivering our Plan for Change by investing over £4 billion to support drivers make the switch, while backing British carmakers through international trade deals – creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future."

This comes as £300 million in private investment by Believ for 30,000 new chargepoints all over the UK has been announced – a powerful vote of confidence by industry in the EV transition.  

All of this is alongside an expected £6 billion in private investment to install tens of thousands of chargepoints by 2030.