An automotive industry group has called on the Government to improve infrastructure for electric vehicles, after new figures revealed a growing North-South divide in charging point availability.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a seven-point plan which aims to ensure all drivers can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all.
The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2030 and rising demand for electric vehicles shows they now account for almost 20% of new car sales.
