EV charging sector finds it voice

ChargeUK has been launched as the trade association for the UK’s EV charging industry. The organisation brings together 18 companies installing chargepoints.

As the sector continues to increase the availability of charging and to accelerate investment and delivery, ChargeUK said it will work collaboratively with government and other stakeholders to break down barriers and shape the policies and regulation needed to enable transition.

Osprey Charging Network’s chief executive Ian Johnston is the inaugural chair of ChargeUK. “The formation of ChargeUK is an exciting day and is a demonstration of the electric vehicle charging industry’s growing size and importance to the UK economy,” he said.

“Together we are investing billions of pounds to get more chargepoints in the ground right across the country. These numbers reinforce our commitment to the UK’s net zero future.

“We will continue to be a proactive partner to government as we deliver a world-class charging infrastructure, giving the nation’s drivers confidence to transition to electric vehicles.”

Transport decarbonisation and technology minister Jesse Norman welcomed the new body, saying: “The launch of ChargeUK shows how industry working together, alongside the government, can release private investment, improve delivery, raise standards and promote the use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for drivers across the country.” www.chargeuk.org

Founding members

• Be.EV

• Believ

• BP Pulse

• char.gy

• ChargePoint

• Connected Kerb

• ESB

• evyve

• Fastned

• Genie Point

• Gridserve

• Ionity

• Mer

• Osprey

• Pod Point

• PoGo Charge

• RAW Charging

• Shell Recharge