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<p>The Government currently provides assistance to drivers of new and used electric
vehicles to support the cost of installing chargepoints in their homes under the Electric
Vehicle Homecharge Scheme. This grant provides funding of up to 75% (capped at £500)
towards the cost of installing dedicated electric vehicle chargepoints at domestic
properties across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, as announced in November 2017
in the Industrial Strategy, building regulations will be amended to ensure that cabling
infrastructure is provided for chargepoints when new dwellings are built, to help
future-proof new homes and avoid retrofitting costs.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s
forthcoming strategy on the transition to zero emission road transport will detail
the role of Government in supporting electric vehicle infrastructure for homeowners
as well as more widely.</p>
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