Charging EVs should be as simple as filling up with petrol or diesel, says CMA

Competition authority concerned about possible network monopolies on motorway network and 'charging deserts'

Public chargepoints per 100,000 of population by UK country and region Source: Electric vehicle charging device statistics: April 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For number of chargepoints per 100,000 of the population, broken down by local authority refer to ‘Electric vehicle charging device statistics: April 2021 tables’

Public chargepoints per 100,000 of population by UK country and region Source: Electric vehicle charging device statistics: April 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For number of chargepoints per 100,000 of the population, broken down by local authority refer to ‘Electric vehicle charging device statistics: April 2021 tables’

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out measures to ensure a national network of electric vehicle chargepoints is in place ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.

As part of its market study into electric vehicle (EV) charging, the CMA examined whether or not the industry can deliver a comprehensive UK charging network that works competitively and that people can trust.

While some parts of this new sector are developing relatively well – including...