New homes in England required to have EV charging points from next year

The Prime Minister has announced a new law that requires all new homes and buildings to have electric vehicle charging points installed from next year.

This follows the UK’s ambition to switch to electric cars, with new petrol and diesel vehicles sales banned from 2030.

The new law will see up to 145,000 charging points installed across the country every year.

What buildings will have to install electric charging points?

The new law will affect new-build supermarkets, workplaces and buildings undergoing major renovations.

Britain currently has around 25,000 charging points, but the Competition and Markets company advised it needs 10 times as many before 2030.

The installation of these charging points will support the UK’s strategy to switch to electric vehicles and hit the climate target.

Cars and taxis accounted for 16% of UK emissions in 2019.

What has the government said?

The government pushed the move to install electric charging points in order to adapt the economy to the “green industrial revolution.”

Boris Johnson announced the new law today (Monday 22 November) at the Confederation of British Industry’s conference.

The new laws will "make it as easy as refuelling a petrol or diesel car today," the government said.