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<p>The Government’s vision is to have one of the best electric vehicle infrastructure
networks in the world but has not set targets for the number of chargepoints. We want
to encourage and leverage private sector investment to build and operate a self-sustaining
public network supported by the right policy framework. In many cases, the market
is better-placed than the Government to identify the right locations for chargepoints
and it is essential that viable commercial models are in place to ensure continued
maintenance and improvements to the network. Highways England has a commitment of
£15m to ensure there are chargepoints (rapid where possible) every 20 miles on 95%
of the Strategic Road Network by 2020. The Government’s grant schemes to support chargepoint
infrastructure at homes, workplaces and residential streets, alongside our £400m public-private
Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund will see thousands more chargepoints installed
across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is technology neutral, but recognises
that the vast majority of vehicle manufacturer plans include plug-in battery powertrains.
As set out in the Road to Zero strategy, the Government is also playing a role in
supporting the development of the UK’s hydrogen refuelling network.</p>
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