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electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs). With government plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, the lack of charging infrastructure could prove a significant setback. Only one third (33 per cent) of local authorities could confirm they had an EVCP strategy in place.
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Nearly half (48 per cent) said they did not currently operate any
EVCPs.Nearly two thirds (60 per cent) have no funds earmarked for EVCPs to be installed in future. Comments revealed a lack of ‘joined-up’ policy from central Government. One local authority
representative said, “One of the barriers [to EVCP installation] is the uncoordinated approach – it’s not joined-up enough.” A further FoI revealed that over half (52 per cent) of local authorities in the UK said that electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) are prohibitively expensive
to install. The data also highlighted rapid changes in technology and energy network constraints as other barriers to EVCP deployment in UK districts. Luke Osborne, ECA energy solutions advisor, said: “Following [the] pledge at COP26 by 24 nations to ‘end the era of fossil fuels’ by 2040 or earlier, it is disappointing to find that a lack of funding and joined-up policy at the local government level is hindering the rollout of charge point installations.”
Schneider Electric supports Waltham Forest College electrical workshop
education of the next generation of electricians and apprentices from across the country with a unique hands-on training experience. Schneider Electric is dedicated to supporting the incoming cohort of electric professionals, as well as educational bodies. This workshop not
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chneider Electric supported a first of its kind Waltham Forest College electrical workshop last month, assisting the
only provided that next generation with valuable hands-on experience, it also provided a blueprint for future workshops. Schneider Electric donated over £1,000 worth of electrical equipment,
including Acti9 distribution boards, PowerTag energy sensors, and metering equipment. The support and donation aimed to provide students with the latest electrical products, skills and knowledge to drive the UK electrical industry forward.
Two thirds of local authorities have no plans to install EV chargers; half cannot afford them
freedom of information request (FoI) by electrical industry trade body ECA revealed that almost two thirds (66 per cent) of local authorities do not have any plans to roll out
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