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Drivers across England are set to benefit as the government today (13 July 2025) announces a 拢63 million investment package to supercharge Britain鈥檚 electric vehicle infrastructure, driving down charging costs and putting money back in the pockets of working people聽as part of the Plan for Change.

A pioneering 拢25 million scheme for local authorities will expand access to cheaper at-home charging. This will provide access to cheaper household rates, allowing consumers to save up to 拢1,500 a year compared to running a petrol or diesel car, transforming how thousands of households without driveways power up their electric cars.

The innovative cross-pavement technology will allow cables to run safely beneath pavements, connecting homes directly to parked vehicles, enabling more families to tap into cheaper domestic electricity rates for as little as 2 pence per mile even if they don鈥檛 have a driveway.

The fund is the latest move to bolster the UK鈥檚 growing charging network which has reached a record 82,000 public chargepoints, with a further 100,000 expected to be installed as a result of the government鈥檚 Local EV Infrastructure Fund and 拢6 billion of private investment committed to 2030.

To ensure the savings the EV transition can bring are felt in the public sector too, the NHS in England is also receiving a major sustainability upgrade with an 拢8 million fund to power the electrification of ambulances and medical fleets across over 200 NHS sites, saving millions in costs which can be invested into patient care.

See a list of NHS trusts that are receiving funding to install electric vehicle chargepoints.

Standing firmly on the side of British drivers, this latest investment is part of our major plan to support motorists, including a record 拢1.6 billion invested to tackle potholes and bring down and frozen fuel duty at 5p until Spring 2026, saving the average motorist 拢50 to 拢60 over the year.

This investment underpins the government鈥檚 Plan for Change mission to kickstart economic growth and make life easier for working people, ensuring the transition to net zero delivers for working families whilst creating good jobs and driving economic growth across all regions of the UK.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said:聽聽

We are making it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle. We know access to charging is a barrier for people thinking of making the switch, so we are tackling that head on so that everyone - whether or not they have a driveway - can access the benefits of going electric.

Our investment is about more than just charging points 鈥� it鈥檚 about charging up Britain鈥檚 economy. I鈥檓 proud that through this boost, we are helping deliver cheaper bills for families, massive savings for the NHS to reinvest in patient care, and thousands of new green jobs.

This is what聽our Plan for Change mission to kickstart Britain鈥檚聽economy looks like in practice. We鈥檙e not just boosting charging infrastructure, we鈥檙e building a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport, whilst creating thousands of good jobs across the country.

In a pioneering move to help EV drivers plug into the rapidly expanding charging network, government is also modernising EV charging signage on major roads. EV charging hubs have more than doubled since the beginning of 2023 and immediate changes will allow larger EV charging hubs to be signposted from major A-roads for the first time. Government is committed to boosting charging for long journeys, with 拢400 million announced in the Spending Review to support charging infrastructure, including on the strategic road network.

Alongside the boosts for electric car drivers, the government is also launching a major new grant scheme to help businesses install charging points at depots nationwide, supporting the nation鈥檚 heavy goods vehicles, vans and coach drivers in the transition to zero emissions.

The action follows recent聽updates to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate聽to make it easier for the sector to switch to electric as part of government鈥檚 ongoing work to back British manufacturing. With over 1.2 million people employed in the freight and logistics sector in the UK alone, today鈥檚 announcement is the latest move to keep industry at the forefront of international competition in the face of global economic headwinds.

Over 1,200 new charging sockets will deliver a more efficient, modern health system whilst generating millions in cost savings over the next two decades for the taxpayer on maintenance and fuel costs 鈥� valuable savings that can be prioritised for patient care and help rebuild the NHS.

Owning and buying an EV is becoming increasingly cheaper, with聽2 in 5聽of used electric cars sold at under 拢20,000 and聽34聽brand new electric cars are available from under 拢30,000.

The UK was also the largest EV market in Europe in 2024 and the third in the world with over 382,000 EVs sold 鈥� up a fifth on the previous year. There are now more than聽82,000 public chargepoints in the UK 鈥� with one added every聽30聽minutes 鈥� ensuring that motorists are always a short drive from a socket.

Health Minister Karin Smyth said:聽

This is a win-win: cheaper travel for the NHS and cleaner air for our communities.

As part of our Plan for Change, we鈥檙e investing in green energy to build an NHS fit for the future 鈥� cutting pollution and saving millions in fuel costs.

Edmund King, AA president,聽said:

There are more public chargers than people realise, but they are often hidden in plain sight. Increasing signs for the public network is vital to help the EV transition as it will create confidence for drivers both now and in the future.聽

It is great to see more support for those without off-street parking so that they can also benefit from the EV revolution.

Delvin Lane, CEO, InstaVolt said:

We are pleased that the government has taken the crucial step of delivering official EV charging signage on the strategic road network - a move we believe will improve consumer confidence and bolster EV adoption. This marks a major milestone for the EV industry and drivers across the UK.聽

At InstaVolt, we have been relentless in our campaigning and have built a strong, collaborative relationship with the government to push this initiative forward. Our opinion research suggests that the rollout of clear, official signage will make a significant difference鈥攈elping EV drivers easily locate public charging points while on the move, and reassuring those considering making the switch to electric vehicles.聽

For years, we have emphasized that the UK鈥檚 public EV infrastructure, so critical to mass adoption, is already largely in place, and now this signage will finally showcase it to drivers in a visible, accessible way.鈥澛�

As the UK鈥檚 largest ultra-rapid public charging network with over 2,000 chargers nationwide, InstaVolt is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation and excited to see how these signs will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

Ian Johnston, CEO, Osprey:

Signage impacts all the UK鈥檚 drivers because consumers need to see it to believe it. Osprey have tirelessly highlighted the benefit that clear EV road signage would bring to drivers looking to make the switch and to the charging businesses installing the critical infrastructure underpinning transport decarbonisation.

This is a welcome first step and we look forward to continuing to work closely with ministers and officials to achieve clear signage for the hundreds of high-quality EV charging hubs being opened across the nation.

NHS Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Gormley聽said:聽

The NHS has already implemented hundreds of projects that reduce emissions and drive significant cost savings, all while improving patient care.

This new 拢8 million investment, across 62 NHS Trusts and around 224 sites, supports the renewed commitment in the government鈥檚 10 Year Health Plan to deliver a more sustainable NHS while also helping hospitals to save millions on fuel and maintenance costs and reducing air pollution. These savings can be reinvested directly into frontline care, ensuring the NHS continues to deliver for our patients and communities.

Vicky Read, CEO of ChargeUK said:

With 82,000 public charge points already installed across the UK, this positive action on strategic road signage will help more drivers see the extensive charging network that鈥檚 rapidly being built across the country. This has been a priority for our industry and will boost consumer confidence in making the switch to electric vehicles.

Our members are investing 拢6 billion to ensure the deployment of charging infrastructure stays ahead of demand. Today鈥檚 announcement shows government recognising the vital role charging plays in the transition, and we look forward to working together to maintain the UK鈥檚 position as Europe鈥檚 leading EV market.