ELECTRIC VEHICLE SMART CHARGING LEGISLATION
In November 2020 the UK Government announced the planned phase-out with regards to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans. This phase-out date was brought forward to 2030, with all new cars and vans to be fully zero emission at the tailpipe from 2035.
To enable this transition and support the UK Government’s target to achieve net-zero by 2050, electric vehicles (EVs) need to be effectively integrated support the energy system. The current infrastructure is nowhere near ready to handle that capacity of EV’s and will need an influx of investment to make this a reality.
An announcement was made that legislative action will need to be put in place requiring all new homes and buildings – including supermarkets and offices – to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points from 2022 allowing for the infrastructure to develop as demand for charging stations increase. It is predicted the new law will lead to 145,000 extra charge points being installed across England each year in the lead up to 2030 – when the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be phased out. The government has pushed through the new legislation to get the ‘green revolution’ underway, as people buying new properties will already have the tools at their disposal for an EV-centric future.
Government remains committed to maximising the uptake of smart charging, in order to benefit the energy system and help reduce the need for new generation capacity and network reinforcement in light of increased demand from EVs. Smart charging will benefit all energy consumers since reinforcement costs would otherwise be socialised through energy bills. Therefore, making sure that smart charging solutions are simple, good value and convenient continues to be central to legislative decisions.
To read the full Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Legislation click on the link below:
Government Response to the 2019 Consultation on Electric Vehicle Smart Charging