Petition · past parliament · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Cap EV charging rates and increase support for new charging stations

Closed 113 signatures

What the petition asks

Set a maximum charge for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, so it's cheaper to run a EV than a petrol/diesel vehicle. Also increase funding for free charging stations in public spaces, and grants for new chargers at residential properties.
To help the environment and keep the running cost of an EV cheaper than a petrol or diesel vehicle to encourage the sale of EVs.

Timeline

6 Jun 2023 Petition opened for signatures
6 Dec 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 113
Status Closed
Department Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 6 Jun 2023
Closed 6 Dec 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.