Labour scraps £950m EV rapid charging fund first announced by Conservatives
The GuardianSunday, June 22, 2025 at 11:32:43 AM
The UK's new Labour government has axed a £950 million fund originally promised by the Conservatives to boost rapid EV charging along motorways, calling it slow and ineffective. Instead, they’re redirecting £400 million toward on-street charging in towns and cities—prioritizing local needs over highway infrastructure. The original fund, launched in 2020 under Rishi Sunak, faced years of delays and never got off the ground.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about shifting money—it’s a sign of how messy the transition to electric cars has become. The Conservatives’ plan stalled, and Labour’s pivot suggests they’re ditching grand highway projects for more immediate, neighborhood-focused solutions. For drivers, it could mean slower progress on long-distance charging but (maybe) better access in cities. Either way, it highlights the challenges of actually delivering on green promises.
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