The Future of EV Charging: Spotlight on United Kingdom
Recent changes introduced to the UK’s e-mobility scene include a shift in policy direction, increased funding for decarbonising HGVs and regulations made to govern public charge points.
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Recent changes introduced to the UK’s e-mobility scene include a shift in policy direction, increased funding for decarbonising HGVs and regulations made to govern public charge points.
The article provides a general overview of the current German e-charging network, recent developments, in particular funding, an outlook for the future and legal requirements for the construction and operation of e-charging stations.
Recent years have seen a global push toward the electrification of transport, including the deployment of electric vehicles. In this series of articles, WFW experts from across our international network of offices will examine the latest developments in highlighted jurisdictions spanning Europe, the Middle East and Asia.