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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Commons · Question 28710 · Tabled 4 Feb 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 12 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in (a) standing and (b) capacity charges on the commercial viability of EV charging infrastructure deployment.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 12 Feb 2025

Standing and capacity charges vary by site and location and are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Due to the commercial sensitivities of private companies, it is not possible for us to make a definitive assessment. However, we are aware of ...