Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number chargepoints that will be required in future to support the introduction of large commercial vehicles including electric trucks and the UK’s 2050 net zero target.

There are various estimates about the numbers of chargepoints required for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). As outlined in Future of Freight: a long-term plan, published in June 2022, the Department is developing a zero emission HGV infrastructure strategy for publication in early 2024. This will set strategic direction and outline the respective expected roles and responsibilities of government and industry in the delivery of the refueling and recharging infrastructure required to meet the end of sale dates for new non-zero emission HGVs.