Transport for the South East has launched its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy which sets out steps to provide sufficient charging points as drivers switch to the use of electric vehicles. The strategy forecasts that up to 28,500 charge points are needed across the TfSE area by 2030. 

The strategy and accompanying action plan received approval from their Partnership Board earlier this year. Both documents were developed in partnership and with input from local authorities, distribution network operators, charge point operators and other key stakeholders from across the south east region.

The strategy works alongside the government’s commitment to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030, by facilitating the continued rollout of EV charging infrastructure in an efficient and cohesive manner, through local engagement, leadership and planning. It also aims to realise TfSE’s vision of achieving net zero by 2050 at the latest.

Councillor Keith Glazier said:

“The transport sector is the biggest contributor of Co2 emissions in the south east. We need to think and plan smarter as well as greener so we can lead the way on decarbonising our country’s transport network. Every day more people are making the switch to electric vehicles, which brings us a step closer to achieving net zero emissions. Transport for the South East’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy and action plan is an opportunity to prepare for the inevitable future demand as more people make the switch."