10,000 New EV Chargers Planned For UK - CleanTechnica

The UK county of Kent is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the installation of 10,000 new public EV chargers, increasing the total from just over 1,000 to approximately 11,000. This initiative, funded by the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capital Fund and supported by Kent County Council, aims to provide reliable and affordable EV charging within walking distance of residents’ homes, particularly benefiting those without off-road parking. The expansion is intended to prepare Kent for a future with greater EV adoption without increasing council tax costs. This large-scale increase in charging points addresses a key barrier to EV adoption known as “range anxiety,” where potential EV users worry about limited driving range. By ensuring widespread availability of chargers, the need for EVs with very large batteries diminishes, making EV ownership more practical and accessible. The southeast region of England, which includes Kent, has already seen a 29% growth in public EV chargers over the