About the session
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, set out his plan for a major expansion of London’s electric vehicle-charging network to ensure the capital continues to be one of the world’s leading zero-emission cities, at a packed launch event at IET London: Savoy Place on Monday 17 June 2019.
Attended by over 200 guests, the Mayor brought together the public and private sector to provide “the electric vehicle infrastructure Londoners need.” This includes commitment by businesses and retailers to transform EV charging provision in London over the coming years.
The plan follows on from the Mayor’s gathering of the world’s first Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce, which comprises experts from business, energy, infrastructure, government and the London boroughs, including several IET members and volunteers. The past year has seen more than 140 organisations contribute to the work of the Taskforce.
It estimates the number of charge points required in the next five years, based on different scenarios for the growth of EVs, and looks at how this can be delivered with less public subsidy and without installing points which are underused or outdated.
The plan outlines how London is on track to deliver the necessary infrastructure for a radical growth in electric vehicles, which estimates show could increase from around 20,000 today to over 330,000 by 2025. This will be driven by a combination of new low-emission regulations, a supportive policy at all levels of government and a decrease in the cost of electric vehicles. The full delivery plan can be found on the Transport for London website.
