UK Electric Car Charger Rollout Slows as EV Switch Worries Grow
Electric car chargers in the UK are rolling out slower than ever before, with only 13,500 new installations from October to November this year. That's a far cry from the rapid pace of growth we've seen over recent years.Key TakeawaysThe UK has installed just 87,200 electric car chargers by end-October, marking the slowest annual growth since 2022.Carmakers have persuaded the government to ease EV sales targets despite a growing market share for electric cars in Britain.A new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles from 2028 is causing investor concerns and may hamper charger installation investments.It's not just about the numbers. The UK government’s decision to weaken its zero-emission vehicle mandate has raised eyebrows among industry experts, who fear this could slow down EV sales even f...