Are UK local authorities ensuring the deployment of charging infrastructure keeps up with demand?
Local authorities play a critical role in ensuring charging infrastructure is available to serve current drivers and encourage further uptake. As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) rises and the government targets the rapid expansion of public charging infrastructure, insights from the latest Believ Local Authority Insight Report reveal both significant progress and persistent challenges on the road ahead.
74% of local authorities have or are imminently issuing LEVI tenders
Only 12% of Local Authorities don’t expect to complete rollout by 2030
42% of local authorities cite logistical difficulties as a cause of delay