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Government launch consultation on Electric Vehicle smart charging

Government launch consultation on Electric Vehicle smart charging

The Government Department for Transport have launched proposals to ensure that Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoints, sold or installed, have smart charging functionality included.

Smart charging, during off-peak periods when electricity demand is low, means consumers can benefit from cheaper electricity and avoids triggering unnecessary network reinforcement. Charging of EVs can also be shifted to periods where there is plentiful clean, renewable electricity generation.

The Government's overall aim for smart charging is to maximise the use of smart charging technologies to benefit both consumers and the electricity system, whilst supporting the transition to EVs.

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