Chargepoint operators commit to £6bn investment as new trade body launched
Fri 28 April 2023
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A new trade body to support the interests of the UK's electric chargepoint operators has been launched with a commitment to invest over £6bn in the installation and operation of new EV charging infrastructure by 2030. ChargeUK brings together 18 of the largest installers of chargepoints in the UK.
ChargeUK says that their members' investment will mean the installation of 'tens of thousands' of new chargers this year, with the aim of doubling the size of the network through 2023. It aims to work collaboratively with government and other stakeholders to break down barriers and shape the policies and regulation needed to enable transition.
Ian Johnston, Chair of ChargeUK and CEO of Osprey Charging Network, said: “The formation of ChargeUK is an exciting day and is a demonstration of the electric vehicle charging industry’s growing size and importance to the UK economy."
Transport decarbonisation and technology minister Jesse Norman MP said: “The launch of ChargeUK shows how industry working together, alongside the Government, can release private investment, improve delivery, raise standards and promote the use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for drivers across the country.
The founding members of ChargeUK include: Be.EV, Believ, bp pulse, char.gy, ChargePoint, Connected Kerb, ESB, evyve, Fastned, Genie Point, Gridserve, Ionity, Mer, Osprey, Pod Point, PoGo Charge, RAW Charging, Shell Recharge and SSE Energy Solutions.
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