Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to increase the number of electric charging points at service stations.

In May 2020, we published an ambitious vision for rapid charging infrastructure along strategic roads in England over the next decade to meet the future demand from electric vehicles. By 2023 the Government expects to see at least six high-powered chargers at every motorway service area, installed by the private sector. We are working closely with Ofgem, National Highways and the industry to support the delivery of this target.

To ensure the private sector can continue to expand the charging network at pace in the 2020s, the Government will invest £950 million to future proof grid capacity along the Strategic Road Network and major A roads to prepare for 100% uptake of zero emission cars and vans ahead of need. By 2035, we expect around 6,000 high powered chargepoints across England’s motorways and major A roads.