Getting to the point ZEV mandate maps UK’s

Getting to the Point

If the UK is to meet its 2030 phase-out targets and accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, more investment in the nation’s charging infrastructure is required. As vehicle choice and capabilities improve, the charging network needs to keep pace to support the transition.

One of the key steps the government has taken in delivering that network is the launch of its EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy. Announced in March, the strategy will deliver a better, more reliable experience for people and businesses that charge at home or rely on public charge points and will help underpin the seismic shift to zero emission road transport.

While the BVRLA broadly welcomes the issues addressed in the strategy, the association and its members have called for a similarly comprehensive approach to be taken in addressing the infrastructure needs of fleets, particularly those that operate commercial vehicles.

Watch our video that explains what the strategy covers and what it means for you.

The EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy is a major step forward that will give greater confidence to the millions of road users that need to make the switch to electric over the next decade. The recognition for the mix of different charging solutions is crucial. It is not simply about having more chargers, we need the right solutions, placed strategically to be accessible to all drivers.

BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney

Moving Forward Together

A host of industry reports have also been launched in recent months, notably from the EV Energy Taskforce (EVET) and the Green Finance Institute-led Coalition for the Decarbonisation of Road Transport (CDRT), both of which the BVRLA is actively involved in.

The EVET report, ‘Charging the Future’ highlights what more needs to be done to hit the UK’s Net Zero targets. It calls for greater collaboration between the energy, infrastructure, and transport industries, saying it is the only way in which the seismic shift to zero emission road transport can be achieved.

It also called for more support to be given to local authorities, acknowledging the role they will play in delivering the right mix of accessible, reliable solutions that benefit all road users. This is something that the BVRLA has been campaigning for, having launched the Fleet Charging Guide in February (more opposite). u

Getting Ahead

As vehicle technology and attitudes toward mobility change, BVRLA members and their teams need to adapt how they deal with their customers and how they manage their vehicles.

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