Motion · S5M-18992 · 20 Sep 2019

Electric Vehicles at Public Chargepoints Across East Lothian

Lodged by Jeremy Balfour Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses concern at the decision taken by East Lothian Council's Cabinet to introduce a new tariff structure for charging electric vehicles at public chargepoints across East Lothian; notes that this charge is due to be implemented from winter 2019-20; notes that costs will be 30p per kWh for rapid chargepoints and 16p per kWh for all other chargepoints; recognises the importance of electric vehicles in the reduction of fossil fuel emissions, and urges East Lothian Council to review this decision to encourage more environmentally-friendly travel.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.