Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Commons · Question 80370 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the capacity of the national grid to support projected growth in electric vehicle charging demand over the next decade.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 20 Oct 2025

The Government is working closely with Ofgem to ensure that its price control framework supports the necessary investment in the electricity network to deliver our clean energy and growth missions. This includes ensuring that the distribution network has ...