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When it was announced in February of this year that there would be 10,000 new public EV chargers installed in Kent, UK, this total number was so large it might have been astounding to some. Generally, public EV chargers are installed in far smaller groups: by a dozen or so, maybe a few dozen in rare cases. Now, there is news that a little over 17,000 will be installed in Hampshire, UK.
“As more people look to switch to EVs, ensuring access to reliable, convenient charging is essential – particularly for those without off-street parking. This initiative demonstrates how local authorities can combine local knowledge and national funding with private sector investment to unlock delivery at scale, accelerate infrastructure rollout, and support the growth of the UK’s green economy,” said Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Lead for Universal Services.
Many of the new chargers will be for residences to provide overnight charging. There will also be about 800 rapid chargers installed. The first 500 chargers will be installed before the end of this year.
While some EV critics try to claim electric vehicles and public EV chargers should not receive government funding because electric vehicles should only be supported by the “free market,” these new EV chargers will be funded by the private sector and government. (It’s not like the oil and gas industry isn’t heavily supported by government as well.)
