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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Asked by Luke MurphyLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 37819

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with electric vehicle public charging point providers on the comparative costs for (a) charging electric vehicles at public charging points and (b) filling up a petrol or diesel car.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Government is committed to accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle. The Government consults with public charging point providers regularly and is monitoring the price of charging.

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