Government announces plans to reduce red tape for EV charge points

Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, has confirmed that from 29 May, drivers and businesses will no longer need to submit a planning application to install public or private EV sockets.  

By cutting down on paperwork, more EV owners with a driveway will find it easier, quicker and cheaper to install a private charge point and power up their EVs at home. 

This will unlock savings of up to £1,100 a year compared to running a petrol or diesel car. With planning changes also applying to workplace and public charge points, businesses will be able to install new sockets faster and for less, helping increase the number of public charge points so that EV owners can charge more easily, wherever they live and drive.  

Speaking about the legislative change Ms Greenwood, said: "We’re cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more charge points to power from and less red tape to deal with. 

 "We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3 billion to support drivers and back British carmakers through international trade deals – creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change."