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<p>As of 1 September 2023, the Government and industry have supported the installation
of over 48,100 public charging devices in the UK. This represents an increase of 43
per cent since September 2022 - growth rate consistent with over 300,000 public charging
devices in the UK by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>The £381 million Local EV Infrastructure
Fund will support local authorities in England to work with industry to deliver tens
of thousands of local chargepoints, transforming the availability of charging for
drivers without off-street parking.<strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The Government
has also laid regulations to improve the consumer experience across the public charging
network, and has published accompanying guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The regulations mandate
open data to ensure consumers can locate the right chargepoints for their needs; mandate
99 per cent reliability across each rapid charging network; and ensure a 24/7-hour
helpline across the entire public charging network.</p><p> </p>
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