Campaigners are calling for fresh support from the Government to support the transition to electric vehicles and commemorate the legacy of legendary motoring journalist Quentin Willson.
FairCharge, the UK's electric vehicle charging campaign, has announced a successor to the late founder Quentin Willson.
Mr Willson, who passed away in November last year, was instrumental in supporting drivers with their transition away from petrol and diesel cars in favour of electric vehicles.
The former Top Gear host founded FairCharge to campaign for an improved charging infrastructure for electric car owners and to dispel myths about zero emission vehicles.
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FairCharge has now announced that Warren Ryan Philips will be the new campaign lead for the organisation as it continues to support motorists.
Mr Philips said: "Quentin was one of the strongest voices we had for everyday drivers in the electric transition.
"FairCharge exists because charging must work in the real world, on real streets, for real people.
"It's an honour to take stewardship of FairCharge to make sure motorists get the fair, safe, reliable, transparent charging network they deserve."
Warren Ryan Philips, the new campaign lead for FairCharge, committed to improving charging conditions for motorists
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FairCharge remains committed to standing up for drivers and demanding a charging network that is reliable enough to help motorists transition to EVs.
The campaign group has been instrumental in pushing the Government to introduce measures that support motorists who want to switch to EVs.
In response to pressure from campaigners and experts, Labour has introduced the Electric Car Grant, with a huge £1.9billion fund available for motorists to save up to £3,750 off a new EV.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also confirmed in the recent Autumn Budget that an extra £200million would go to the installation of new electric car chargers across the country.
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FiarCharge founder Quentin Willson passed away in November last year
| PAFairCharge has pledged to continue its partnership with EVA England to continue campaigning for a public charging system that supports the needs of motorists.
Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England, said Mr Willson and FairCharge were critical in prioritising drivers at the forefront of the EV revolution.
"We are delighted that Warren can carry on that mission, and bring together that powerful campaign voice with EVA England's work, to influence decision making at the heart of Government and ensure that EVs work for everyone - no matter their personal circumstances," she added.
There are currently more than 88,500 public charging devices across the UK, with almost 123,000 connectors available for motorists to use.
There are more than 88,000 public electric vehicle chargers around the UK
| PAThe public charging network has frequently been highlighted as vital to help drivers switch, especially since many drivers do not have space to charge their EVs at home or near their homes.
This was echoed by Tanya Sinclair, CEO of EVUK, who said: "As the charging network expands and adoption continues to grow, I am delighted that Warren will lead FairCharge's vital work."
Similarly, Ben Kilbey, founder of Bold Voodoo, described Mr Philips as a "proper people's champion" who would work for all motorists.
"Quentin founded FairCharge to fight for motorists, and Warren is exactly the person to carry that mission forward with clarity, fairness, and real consumer focus," Mr Kilbey said.