Cris Chapman, managing director of Luceco plc business SyncEV, comments on the extension of the UK Government's Workplace Charging Scheme to state-funded education institutions.
Sirs,
In March the government announced changes for the Workplace Charging Scheme that will allow for more EV charging funding for schools and educational institutions.
New grants mean state-funded schools, colleges, nurseries, and academies can now increase their EV charging facilities with up to 40 charging points covered in the scheme.
The Department for Transport will be funding the scheme as part of the Workplace Charging Scheme, providing up to 75 per cent of the cost to buy and install chargepoints.
Schools and state-funded educational facilities will be able to claim up to £2,500 per socket, when previously they were only allowed funds up to £350.
This new support for educational facilities is a step in the right direction.
We should be encouraging the public sector to provide EV charging points for their staff, visitors and the wider public so that more people can then feel confident in purchasing an electric vehicle, knowing the infrastructure is available for them.
Cris Chapman
Managing Director
SyncEV
