Ofgem has given the greenlight for new infrastructure to support 1,800 new ultra-rapid charging points at motorway service area over the next two years.

The announcement is part of a broader investment programme, with £40 billion confirmed already and more to follow in 2022, and a £300 million investment for over 200 low carbon projects for more electric transport and heat.

The move is in response to Ofgem research has found that 36 per cent of households that do not intend to get an electric vehicle are put off making the switch over a lack of charging points near their home. An extensive motorway charging network and more charging points in cities and train stations will help address this ‘range anxiety’, with Ofgem is accelerating investment to boost charge point installation.

Jonathan Brearley, chief executive of Ofgem said: “The payment will support the rapid take up of electric vehicles which will be vital if Britain is to hit its climate change targets. Drivers need to be confident that they can charge their car quickly when they need to. We’re paving the way for the installation of 1,800 ultra-rapid charge points, tripling the number of these public charge points. Drivers will have more charging options for longer journeys.”

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