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It is probing suspected breaches of competition law relating to the long term exclusive arrangements entered into by the Electric Highway Company – recently bought by GRIDSERVE – and Ecotricity Group
The government has also launched a consultation on improving the charging experience
The delivery of 300 additional chargers across the capital comes ahead of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone
It is considering how to ensure the sector works well for consumers now and in the future, which will help to build trust in the service and address any competition issues
Over the next decade, the plan identifies the need for between 30,000 and 50,000 fast chargers and 2,000 to 3,5000 rapid or ultra-rapid chargers
Project PACE is also estimated to potentially save £310m on connection costs if rolled out across the UK
Each charger combines solar energy generation with onboard energy storage to enable 24/7 charging
Three representatives from Zero Carbon World achieved the lowest ever total charging time of one hour 31 minutes and 32 seconds on the journey
The chargers will be installed in the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg by 2024
The agreement covers the development of infrastructure required for EV charging for central government, local authorities, hospitals and other public sector bodies