'Charging ahead': Data shows UK now has 'considerably more' EV chargers than petrol pumps

Michael Holder
clock • 4 min read
Credit: Sainsbury's
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Credit: Sainsbury's

Latest estimates come as government announces further £4m to help NHS England roll out more EV chargers for ambulances and other medical vehicles

The UK now has "considerably more" publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging points than petrol pumps, according to fresh estimates which underscore how rapidly the transition to low emissions...

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