Rapid Charging Fund
Commons · Question 127393 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any lessons from the previous Rapid Charging Fund have informed the design of the new fund; what methodology will be used, as part of the new fund, to assess connection costs within applications; and wh
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 20 Apr 2026
A reliable, accessible public charging network to support electric vehicle drivers on long journeys is essential to support the electric vehicle transition. The market has changed significantly since the £950 million Rapid Charging Fund was announced in ...