Accelerating the roll-out of public EV chargers
- The government introduces a new loan scheme to fund public electric vehicle chargers.
- Grants previously supported the market, but loans offer better value by maximizing private investment.
- These interest-free loans can cover up to half of project capital costs for establishing charging sites.
- The government is redirecting $68.5 million in grant money towards funding these specific loans.
- This initiative aims to increase charging network expansion and boost public confidence in choosing electric vehicles.
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EV momentum grows amid challenges
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EVs technology accelerates in Kingdom amid focus on safety, growing demand
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