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<p>The Government has published a vision for rolling out high-powered chargepoints
across the motorway and A-road network in England. Today, a driver is never more than
25 miles away from a rapid chargepoint anywhere along England's motorways and major
A roads.</p><p> </p><p>By 2023, we aim to have at least six high-powered, open access chargepoints
(150 to 350 kilowatt capable) at motorway service areas in England, with some larger
sites having as many as 10 to 12. By 2035, we expect the number to increase to around
6,000 high-powered chargers across the network.</p><p> </p><p>This vision will be
supported by a Rapid Charging Fund, which was announced at Budget as part of a £500
million commitment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. To target spending
from this Fund effectively, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles has commenced a comprehensive
review of electric vehicle infrastructure to complete later this year.</p><p> </p><p>Highways
England has now completed its commitment to ensure there is a rapid chargepoint every
20 miles along 95% of the Strategic Road Network by March 2020. The management of
motorways and major roads is a devolved matter and the UK Government is working with
partners in the Devolved Administrations to ensure that there are coordinated plans
in place for the development of a rapid charging infrastructure across the UK.</p>
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