The Geospatial Commission’s discovery project aims to look into how location data can be better utilised to support the planning and delivery of EV charging points by local authorities

The programme of works will boost power supplies to more than 3,400 homes and businesses living and working in the area

The project will support Canada’s target of ensuring all passenger vehicles sold in the country are zero emission by 2035

All the new chargers in residential streets are expected to be up and running by spring 2022

The ‘EV8 Switch’ free app calculates how much money drivers could save by switching to an EV compared to their current petrol or diesel vehicle

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