Ministers announce plans to map electric vehicle charging points
14 Nov 2011
Ministers announced today that a new National Chargepoint Registry is to map charging locations across the UK, as part of government plans to make it easier for motorists to opt for an electric vehicle.
The Registry, which will be developed by UK-based chargepoint manufacturer, POD point, will address concerns relating to the range of electric vehicles, as it will act as a publicly-accessible database allowing motorists to plan where they will charge their vehicle along their journey.
Transport Minister, Norman Baker said, “We know there is a public appetite out there for plug-in vehicles and as a government we’re doing everything possible to make them a real option for both motorists and industry.
“This Registry will get us away from the mind-set of; will I, won’t I get there? And I’m sure that public and private chargepoint owners alike will get behind the initiative because the more information we have up there the more motorists will be encouraged to make the switch to electric.”
Business Minister, Mark Prisk added, “The National Chargepoint Registry delivers our commitment to make it easier for motorists considering ultra-low carbon cars to access charge points and so encourage their take-up.
“This is a real opportunity for companies to use the data in innovative ways while meeting consumer demand for information which will help them get to their destinations.”
The DfT has also pledged to create a new system – the Central Whitelist – to work alongside the registry and make it easier for motorists to access each chargepoint without having to sign up to new schemes each time they charge in a different location.
Ministers announce plans to map electric vehicle charging points
14 Nov 2011
Ministers announced today that a new National Chargepoint Registry is to map charging locations across the UK, as part of government plans to make it easier for motorists to opt for an electric vehicle.
The Registry, which will be developed by UK-based chargepoint manufacturer, POD point, will address concerns relating to the range of electric vehicles, as it will act as a publicly-accessible database allowing motorists to plan where they will charge their vehicle along their journey.
Transport Minister, Norman Baker said, “We know there is a public appetite out there for plug-in vehicles and as a government we’re doing everything possible to make them a real option for both motorists and industry.
“This Registry will get us away from the mind-set of; will I, won’t I get there? And I’m sure that public and private chargepoint owners alike will get behind the initiative because the more information we have up there the more motorists will be encouraged to make the switch to electric.”
Business Minister, Mark Prisk added, “The National Chargepoint Registry delivers our commitment to make it easier for motorists considering ultra-low carbon cars to access charge points and so encourage their take-up.
“This is a real opportunity for companies to use the data in innovative ways while meeting consumer demand for information which will help them get to their destinations.”
The DfT has also pledged to create a new system – the Central Whitelist – to work alongside the registry and make it easier for motorists to access each chargepoint without having to sign up to new schemes each time they charge in a different location.