Recent analysis by Lewisham Labour shows that the number of electric vehicle charging points in Lewisham has increased by 18% since the General Election. This demonstrates the positive impact of collaboration between a Labour Council and a Labour Government in delivering improvements for local residents. Nationally, there are now over 20,000 more charging points available compared to July 2024.
The Labour Government is providing a range of support for motorists to make the switch to electric vehicles, including money off 39 models through the £650m Electric Car Grant, funding for a further 100,000 charge points through the £385m Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, and additional support to local authorities including another £25m for councils to provide better local infrastructure.
Greater, better, cheaper and more convenient access to electric vehicle charging is good for British motorists, good for this country’s growing EV industry, and helps on our road to Net Zero and delivering better air quality too. The UK is leading the EV transition – we are ranked number 1 in Europe’s EV market and sales are up nearly a third so far this year.
Publishing the analysis, Labour’s Councillor Louise Krupski, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Climate Action said,
“An increasing number of businesses and households in Lewisham are opting for electric vehicles. Labour, at both the national and local level, is committed to supporting this transition by making it more affordable and accessible for everyone.”
“Under Labour local charge points are up 18% since the General Election. That means charging has never been easier, and making the switch has never been more straight-forward. This progress benefits residents across Lewisham and supports employment opportunities in Britain’s rapidly growing electric vehicle sector.”
“This is just the start! We have worked hard to fulfil our Sustainable Streets Programme and have accessed funding to install hundreds more chargers in the coming years.”