Government to charge up EV infrastructure with £63m funding boost

James Murray
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Government to charge up EV infrastructure with £63m funding boost

Cross-pavement solution funding to improve access to low cost charging for households without off-street parking, while NHS awarded backing for new charge points

The government has today announced a new £63m investment package designed to accelerate the roll out of the UK's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, reduce charging costs for drivers, and improve...

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