Context
The question addresses the Government's efforts to support electric vehicle adoption by improving charging infrastructure.
Question
What steps his Department is taking to support the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. My concern is that, even with the current grants, the purchase price of electric vehicles is still out of reach for most people on lower incomes. Does she agree that, if we are to see more electric vehicle use in the years to come, the purchase price of electric vehicles is equally as important as the availability of charging infrastructure?
Answer from Rachel Maclean
The Government are providing an additional £500 million over the next five years to support a fast charging network, ensuring drivers will never be further than 30 miles from a rapid charger. The plug-in vehicle grant has been extended for another three years with £532 million of funding. Company car tax for fully electric cars is zero this year and vehicle excise duty has been abolished for all electric vehicles.
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