Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget brought promising commitments to the EV and clean energy sectors. With £2 billion for automotive transformation, funding for EV charge point rollouts, and incentives through company car tax, there’s a clear push towards making the UK a leader in sustainable transport.
But is it enough to drive the real change we need?
Yes, these investments are positive, especially the ongoing support for charge point infrastructure. Yet, as Om Shankar of Konect pointed out, a 500% increase in public EV chargers is needed by 2030 just to keep up with projected demand.
While funding commitments help, the sector urgently needs streamlined planning processes and stronger support to meet ambitious EV targets and give drivers true confidence in the infrastructure.
This budget shows potential, but it also reveals gaps. If we’re serious about becoming a 'clean energy superpower', we need to move beyond announcements and accelerate action. The next steps are important, especially in empowering local councils and businesses to deliver reliable, accessible EV charging.
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