Government is planning reforms make it quicker, cheaper and easier to install EV chargers, helping drivers save money while growing the EV network.
New rule for all driveways in England now in effect
A new driveway rule is in force for houses in England. The Labour Party government is planning reforms make it quicker, cheaper and easier to install EV chargers, helping drivers save money while growing the EV network.
It has announced a major regulatory change aimed at simplifying the installation of EV chargepoints across the country. Removing planning application requirements means EV owners with driveways can install private chargepoints more quickly and easily.
“We’re cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more chargepoints to power from and less red tape to deal with,” says Lilian Greenwood, Future of Roads Minister for the UK Government.
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“We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing more than £2.3bn (US$3.1bn) to support drivers and back British carmakers through international trade deals — creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change.”
“Everyone at Smart Charge knows how important it is to make EV charging simple, reliable and accessible — both to make transport cleaner and to ensure we’re meeting the everyday needs of drivers throughout the UK,” says Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Chief Property and Procurement Officer and MD of Smart Charge.
“We welcome this new streamlined approach to installing charge points, which will help accelerate the nation’s adoption of EVs.”
The private installations are predicted to cut upfront administrative costs and streamline access to low-cost home charging.
For businesses and public facilities, the updated regulations mean faster and more affordable deployment of workplace and public chargers.
This installation is set to reduce delays, lower costs and help save drivers up to £1,100.
It comes as more and more motorists switch petrol and diesel cars are switching to EVs.