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...