Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the policy paper Government vision for the rapid chargepoint network in England, published on 14 May 2020, what progress his Department has made on the aim of having at least six high-powered charge points at motorway service areas in England by 2023.

There are currently more than 400 open-access rapid and ultra-rapid chargepoints at motorway service areas (MSAs) across England. This includes over 170 ultra-rapid chargepoints, which can deliver around 120-145 miles of range in just 15 minutes for a typical electric vehicle. Some 97% of motorway service areas have rapid or faster charging available.

By the end of 2023, the Government’s aim is to have at least six ultra-rapid, open access chargepoints at every MSA in England, with some larger sites having 10 to 12. The Government expects the private sector to deliver this. Setting a target has already encouraged investment across the country, and led to a significant expansion in available charging on the motorway.