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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Asked by Dr Scott ArthurLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 80371

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing targeted fiscal incentives to support (a) small businesses and (b) community organisations in installing electric vehicle charging points.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Government already offers targeted grant funding for local authorities, workplaces, small businesses, charities and public bodies. Grant funding can be used towards the purchase and installation of chargepoint infrastructure. The funding is available throughout the UK.

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