Written question WQ84750
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government working with electric car industry stakeholders and consumers to encourage greater use of electric vehicles?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change
Based on existing and future charging needs, we estimate that Wales will need more than 30,000 fast chargers by 2030, or a public charger for between seven and 11 electric vehicles, alongside home charging. This will also include a network of charging forecourts every 20 miles on the strategic road network. Our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy and Action Plan sets out our plans in detail for charging electric cars and vans in Wales. For further information please see the following link: Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy (gov.wales) and Action Plan
Many of the levers influencing the uptake of EVs are held by the UK Government. We are working with the UK Government to promote its incentives to stakeholders, consumers and local authorities in Wales. These include grants through the Office for Zero Emissions for charge points and vehicle purchase.
We have also engaged with stakeholders and consumer groups, encouraged the uptake of electric vehicles in the public sector, and are working to deliver on our ambitions for a fully zero emission fleet of buses, taxis and private hire vehicles through grants and pilot schemes. We also work with industry, including through the Wales Automotive Forum to highlight opportunities for zero emission technologies.