OLEV (the UK Office for Low emission Vehicles ) have got it right.
They invited local authorities (usually in partnership with other organisations) to bid for 75% government funding of the supply and install of charging stations. Unlike the previous Plugged-in Places scheme, which limited funding to a handful of regions, this cash is available across England and Wales.
Over the next few weeks we will start to see the announcements in the media of the successful bidders.
Expect to see a significant growth in the number of fast and rapid charge stations available, together with some improvements in interoperability.
It's a big step forward, but we still need to see true interoperability - the ability to access, use and pay for charging - using a single RFID card, telephone number, app or other mechanism.
Watch this space.
They invited local authorities (usually in partnership with other organisations) to bid for 75% government funding of the supply and install of charging stations. Unlike the previous Plugged-in Places scheme, which limited funding to a handful of regions, this cash is available across England and Wales.
Over the next few weeks we will start to see the announcements in the media of the successful bidders.
Expect to see a significant growth in the number of fast and rapid charge stations available, together with some improvements in interoperability.
It's a big step forward, but we still need to see true interoperability - the ability to access, use and pay for charging - using a single RFID card, telephone number, app or other mechanism.
Watch this space.
