Welcome to the second instalment of our newest series, the R-EV-OLUTION, in which we will be tackling the key questions facing local authorities in the roll out of public EV charging infrastructure.

In this instalment, we break down the key legislative requirements local authorities must consider in the roll out of public EV charging infrastructure.

When developing and implementing an EV charging infrastructure strategy, local authorities will need to satisfy themselves that they are compliant with their statutory duties as a public body, as well as legislation more specific to the financing, construction and ownership of EV charge points. This can range from the regulation of electricity supply to land ownership and consumer rights. Such areas can be complex and unfamiliar for some local authorities, so it is important to ask and understand:

“What legal obligations does my local authority have when developing and implementing public EV charging infrastructure?”