Electric vehicle owners around the country are set to benefit from a new £63million funding package from the Government to support the installation of new chargers across the country.
As part of the funding package, Britons will benefit from a £25million scheme for local authorities that will expand access to cheaper at-home charging.
Drivers will be able to save up to £1,500 a year with lower household rates, compared to the running costs associated with a petrol or diesel car.
At the end of June, the UK had more than 82,000 public chargers available for use, almost 41,000 different locations, alongside more than one million chargers at homes.
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The Government has pledged £63million for electric vehicle charging projects
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government was following through with promises to make it "easier and cheaper" to own an electric vehicle.
The Labour MP for Swindon South said the Government acknowledged how access to charging is a barrier for people who want to switch to an electric vehicle.
She added: "Our investment is about more than just charging points - it's about charging up Britain's economy.
"I'm proud that through this boost, we are helping deliver cheaper bills for families, massive savings for the NHS to reinvest in patient care, and thousands of new green jobs."
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Kerbo Charge co-founders Ben Whitaker (L) and Michael Goulden (R) praised the new funding for cross-pavement charging solutions
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The funding boost will include backing for "innovative" cross-pavement technology to allow cables to run safely beneath pavements, removing potential trip hazards for pedestrians and ensuring that EVs remain charged.
Michael Goulden, co-founder of Kerbo Charge, said the company was "delighted" that the Government was pushing ahead with funding for cross-pavement charging.
He noted that over 40 per cent of UK households face an "unfair barrier" because they don't have access to a driveway.
This remains a significant block for those seeking to transition from petrol and diesel cars to zero emission vehicles.
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Goulden added: "Currently, they must choose between paying high prices to charge their car at inconvenient public charge points, or holding on to their polluting petrol or diesel vehicles and directly contributing to the climate emergency.
"The ability to charge safely, cheaply and conveniently at home will make a huge difference to these motorists and should significantly boost the rate of EV adoption."
Kerbo Charge has a waiting list of 12,000 drivers who are interested in installing a charging channel outside their homes but are unable to do so, either due to affordability or local authorities not giving the green light.
The Kerbo Charge channel, which is manufactured in Derbyshire, allows motorists to place the charging cable in the channel, with a lid acting like a zip to eliminate any trip hazards.
Alison, a Kerbo Charge customer from Nottinghamshire, said the charging channel had 'changed my life'
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Kerbo Charge has been in operation for a few years, and has even appeared on BBC show Dragons' Den where co-founders Goulden and Ben Whitaker received a £50,000 investment from Deborah Meaden.
Capital funding for the cross-pavement chargers is available for all Tier 1 local authorities across England, including unitary, county or combined authorities.
The package of new charging measures will also see major changes introduced for people driving on major A-roads and motorways, with EV charging signage to be introduced for the first time.
In the near future, Britons will start to see EV charging hubs being signposted on the strategic road network, in a move that has been widely backed by the motoring industry.