{"id":52772,"date":"2024-11-13T11:23:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=52772"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:23:39","slug":"scotland-surpasses-6000-ev-charge-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/scotland-surpasses-6000-ev-charge-points\/52772\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotland surpasses 6,000 EV charge points two years ahead of schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
This achievement comes two years ahead of schedule, driven by an innovative mix of public funding, private investment, and proactive local authority initiatives. With this expanded EV charging infrastructure<\/a>, the Scottish Government aims to bolster public confidence in electric vehicle travel, laying a strong foundation for a zero-emission future.<\/p>\n Scotland\u2019s First Minister John Swinney said:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m pleased that we\u2019ve reached our target of 6,000 public EV charge points across the country \u2013 doing so two years ahead of target.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to maintain this rapid progress, working in greater partnership with the private sector to accelerate the pace and scale of delivery right across the country.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m announcing a further \u00a36.3m award through our Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, which will deliver approximately 3,550 more charge points in partnership with the private sector.<\/p>\n \u201cIn doing so, we\u2019re working to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 \u2013 ensuring that the charging infrastructure is there for EV drivers to travel with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n Scotland\u2019s progress is fuelled by strategic investments aimed at closing the gap in public EV infrastructure.<\/p>\n Recently, an additional \u00a36.3m was allocated from the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, earmarked for 11 local authorities across the Glasgow City and Ayrshire regions.<\/p>\n This funding, which complements previous support, emphasises Scotland\u2019s commitment to accessible and reliable charging options for all drivers.<\/p>\n By enhancing regional access to EV charge points, Scotland has outpaced most of the UK, boasting an impressive 26.1 charging devices per 100,000 people\u2014significantly above the UK average of 18.5.<\/p>\nBoosting infrastructure through strategic funding<\/h3>\n
Scotland\u2019s vision for EV charging infrastructure growth<\/h3>\n