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Pradeep Kumar

13/09/21 09:25 AM IST

EV chargers to be mandated for new homes in England

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The British government is set to introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes in England to be installed with electric vehicle chargers, according to Electrek, making it the first country in the world to impose the requirement.

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  • These are to be “smart” charging devices which can automatically charge electric vehicles during off-peak periods, it said, while adding that office complexes will be required to have one charging outlet for every five parking spaces.
  • The mandate for EV chargers in homes and offices is expected to take effect in 2022
  • This is part of England’s efforts towards rapidly increasing the number of available EV chargers across the country, ahead of the UK’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles set to take effect in 2030.
  • Flexible charging at home and at the workplace during the day is going to be crucial to decarbonising not just transport, but [also] the UK’s entire energy system.
Significance

It will also boost confidence in helping those who transition from gas cars to overcome range anxiety, as so many homes in England don't have off-street parking or garages.

Source: Economic Times

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