Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Commons · Question 6374 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the availability of public charging points for electric vehicles in rural areas.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 17 Jun 2026

The Government is committed to accelerating the rollout of affordable and accessible charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle (EV). As of 1 May 2026, there are now over 120...