The parliamentary spending watchdog has expressed concerns about the rollout of electric vehicle chargers in Britain, stating that it is “patchy” and not meeting the needs of disabled drivers. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report warns that adequate charging points, particularly on major roads, remain lacking, which could discourage people from switching to electric vehicles. The committee also highlights that there is currently no single charge point in the UK that fully complies with accessibility standards for disabled passengers, and that drivers relying on public chargers pay more due to higher VAT rates, exacerbating inequalities for those without home charging options. The report finds that while the government is on track to meet its target of 300,000 charging points by 2030, there are significant regional disparities with most chargers located in London and the south-east of England. The PAC chair, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, emphasizes the need to address the delays and ensure equal access to charging infrastructure across the country, as lacking confidence in the charging network could deter people from making the switch to electric vehicles.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/12/patchy-and-behind-deadline-mps-attack-uk-rollout-of-ev-charging-points