Government set to miss target for electric vehicle chargers

In March last year the Government pledged to ensure every motorway services in England has at least six rapid chargers by the end of 2023.

The Government is set to miss its target for the installation of high-powered electric vehicle chargers at motorway services in England, according to new analysis (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

The Government is set to miss its target for the installation of high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers at motorway services in England, according to new analysis.

In March last year the Department for Transport (DfT) pledged to “ensure that every motorway service area has at least six rapid chargers by the end of 2023”.

But RAC research shows only 27 out of 119 motorway services in England currently meet that target.