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The European policy landscape

How regulations are advancing e-mobility

Inside this chapter:
- Regulations spur next chapter
in e-mobility across Europe
- EV charging policy is scaling in the UK

While demand for EVs and EV charging continues to grow across Europe, the dynamic policy landscape is generating many tailwinds and a few headwinds for EV charging growth. Even though elections in specific regions may evolve regional and national regulations, the larger trend remains strong: People, businesses and governments want EVs and EV charging across Europe.

While net-zero goals may shift in scope and new regulations and incentives come into play, the rapid ascent of EV charging adoption and demand is matched by the urgent growth of CO₂ emissions. Emissions from road transportation have continued to climb since the pandemic changed how people live, work and shop, reaching 940 gigatons of CO₂ across Europe in 2023.¹³

Luckily, regional and national policy are rapidly changing how people and goods move across the region.

Regulations spur next chapter in e-mobility across Europe

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EV charging policy is scaling in the UK

The UK continues to invest in the EV revolution. Here’s an overview of some of the key policy initiatives catalysing electrification across the region.

14 BNEF, Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook, June 2024

UK Public Charging Regulations

Adopted in 2023
Ensures consumers using public charging points across the United Kingdom have a consistent and positive experience
Includes important requirements, from roaming to contactless payment standards, to create a harmonised consumer experience across the UK

Why does this matter?
With a November 2024 compliance deadline, the time is now for organisations to ensure their EV charging infrastructure adheres to requirements so that everyone across the United Kingdom has a more consistent EV charging experience.

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UK 2035 ban on ICE vehicles

Adopted in 2020
Bans sales of all new internal combustion engine vehicles
Cuts greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 78% compared with 1991 levels

Why does this matter?
Cleaner air. Soon polluting vehicles will no longer hit the streets across the UK, creating a more sustainable transportation future. Businesses will have an opportunity to meet the demand for EV charging infrastructure and attract new customers.

EV sales in the UK grew 13% between the beginning of 2023 and 2024.¹⁴

14 BNEF, Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook, June 2024

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Utilities are increasingly offering special tariffs to EV drivers and EV charging is one of the biggest winners of UK local flexibility tenders.”

— BNEF Long Term Electric Vehicle Outlook, June 2024

UK building requirements

Adopted in 2022
Part S of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 requires new buildings with more than 10 parking spaces to provide at least one EV charging point.
While Part S only applies to England, Scottish lawmakers introduced similar EV charging infrastructure requirements for commercial buildings in June 2023.
The government has also invested in extensive electrification subsidies for British office buildings, including the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets.

Why does this matter?
Establishing EV charging infrastructure during construction is more cost-effective than retrofitting a building down the road. This regulation supports future-ready properties and makes it easier for businesses to offer EV charging to customers.

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