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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 2022-06-30

2022-06-30

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Q1 Partial Answer
Aaron Bell
▸ Context
The MP asks about steps being taken to improve electric vehicle infrastructure.
What steps are you taking to improve electric vehicle infrastructure?
Grant Shapps
Since 2020, the Government have committed £2.5 billion to supporting the transition to electric vehicles.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timeline for infrastructure improvements are not detailed.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Aaron Bell
▸ Context
The MP asks about the Secretary of State's welcome for a town deal that includes electric vehicle infrastructure.
Will you welcome the measures in our town deal, including 40 electric vehicle charging points and will you visit to see the projects?
Grant Shapps
I congratulate my hon. Friend on winning funding for 40 new electric chargers in his area, noting that this country now has more rapid chargers per mile than any other European country.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific welcome and visit confirmation are not provided.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Ruth Cadbury Lab
Brentford and Isleworth
▸ Context
The MP questions the impact of cutting the plug-in grant on transitioning to electric vehicles by 2030.
How will cutting the plug-in grant help end petrol and diesel sales by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050?
Grant Shapps
We still have the grant for vans, taxis and other vehicles; electric car adoption has reached 20% despite initial predictions of only 5%; £2.5 billion is invested in rapid charging infrastructure.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific explanation on how cutting incentives aligns with goals is not provided.
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Q4 Partial Answer
Gill Furniss Lab
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
▸ Context
The MP criticises the lack of a national target for public electric vehicle charging points by 2030.
When will you set a national charging points target to give motorists confidence in transitioning to EVs?
Grant Shapps
The number of public chargers has doubled since I became Secretary of State; by 2030, we aim for 10 times the current amount; local authorities are enabled through a levy fund to support those without off-street parking.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific national target and timeline are not detailed.
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