National Highways revs up plans for 2,500 new rapid EV chargers

James Murray
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National Highways revs up plans for 2,500 new rapid EV chargers

Strategic Road Network Initial Report sets out plans to accelerate charging infrastructure roll out and expand cycling networks

National Highways has today unveiled plans to deliver 2,500 new rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the UK's motorway and major roads network over the course of the next Parliament. The company...

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