Last year the government brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030. However, a frequent concern over electric car ownership that makes some hesitate to make the switch is “range anxiety” and the ability to readily access charging points.

While the government may well provide support to develop the market, it seems likely that most of the necessary charging infrastructure will not be funded by the state. To allay concerns over charging availability and encourage the country to move away from fossil fuel vehicles in the necessary timeframe, the government has introduced new Building Regulations Part S to drive the installation of adequate infrastructure within developments. It anticipates up to 145,000 extra charging points will be installed across England each year up to 2030, thanks to these regulations.

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