'Well short': Government misses motorway EV charge point target

Cecilia Keating
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RAC warns government did not meet 2023 goal for high-power chargers on motorways, but hails 'very good progress' on roll-out since April

The government has failed to achieve its 2023 target for the roll out of high-power electric vehicle (EV) chargers on motorways, according to a new analysis from the RAC. Figures published this morning...

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