New electric car charging points set for Scotland

A Government scheme is set to be put in place in Scotland which will allow people to charge their electric cars at points throughout the road network.

It’s all part of a Government scheme to cut vehicle emissions and will see charging points for electric cars installed throughout the Scottish road network.

It doesn’t stop there though, as householders will also be given the opportunity to install charging points in their home for free, and leisure centres, council car parks and ferry terminals will all have points.

The Scottish government’s transport agency, Transport Scotland and the Department for Transport’s Office of Low Emission Vehicles is investing £2.6 million into the scheme, with the hope that it will contribute to their aim of “decarbonisation” of road transport by 2050.

The end result of the scheme will mean that owners of electric cars will never be more than 50 miles from a charging point when they are on Scotland’s trunk roads.

Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown said: “I look forward to the day when the only vehicles on Scotland’s roads are electric vehicles, and this funding will be a massive step towards that vision.

“The move to EVs (electric vehicles) is good for our environment, helping to cut carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution, and will also benefit drivers who will be pleased to hear about the cheaper running costs. You can get from Edinburgh to Glasgow on a single charge for around £1.50 and right now electric vehicles are exempt from road tax.

“The transition to a low carbon sustainable future is reaping rewards for Scotland – we’re already seeing exciting new opportunities for innovative Scottish businesses.”

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