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<p>The vast majority of charging takes place at home, overnight. To support this,
the Government provides funding for the installation of both on-street and off-street
charging infrastructure. In addition, support exists UK-wide, including for rural
areas, to enable workplaces to install infrastructure for use of employees and fleets.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK also now has over 11,500 publically accessible chargepoints, including
over 900 rapid chargepoints. This is one of the largest rapid networks in Europe.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill, currently going through
Parliament, will give powers to the UK Government to expand deployment of infrastructure
at motorway service areas and large fuel retailers, UK-wide.</p><p> </p><p>As announced
at Autumn Budget 2017, a new £400m electric car Charging Infrastructure Investment
Fund (£200m new Government investment to be matched by private investors) will accelerate
the roll-out of charging infrastructure by providing access to finance to companies
that deliver chargepoints.</p><p> </p>
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