Planning red tape cut for EV chargepoints

UK Government makes it easier to install a new public charge point

The UK Government announced today (April 10) that it is ‘cutting red tape’ on public charge point installation as it continues to facilitate the switch from internal combustion engine cars to EVs. Under the changes, installation costs for public charge points could be slashed from as much as £1,000 to as little as £45. Moreover, approval waiting times are expected to be reduced from several months to a few days. The public charge point installat…

Government cuts EV charging red tape on charge point installation

The UK Government has announced sweeping reforms to accelerate the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, slashing costs and reducing delays for businesses from today (Friday 10 April). Under the changes, installation costs for public charge points could fall dramatically—from as much as £1,000 to as little as £45—while waiting times for approvals are expected to drop from several months to just a few days. The move is desig…

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. Amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities (NES-ETA) introduce new nationally consistent permitted activity standards for EV charging infrastructure, replacing fragmented and …

UK Government cuts EV charging red tape

The UK Government is cutting red tape on public charge point installation in a bid to drive down installation costs, it has announced. Through the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and amendments to the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007, operators will no longer have to undertake applications for section 50 licences to install chargers, and instead will be able to apply for street works permits. As a result, installa…

Planning red tape cut for EV chargepoints

An easing of planning regulations surrounding EV chargepoints is to come into force on Friday, April 10, following a change to the laws announced last year.