CMA launches market study into electric vehicles charging

 

CMA launches market study into electric vehicles charging

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a market study into the supply of charging for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. The EV sector is considered critical to achieving the government's commitment to net zero emissions in road transport by 2050.  It is interesting that the CMA has launched this study now as the sector is growing, while still at a nascent stage.

The market study will examine EV charging in a number of contexts including home or off-street, on-street, workplace, hub and destination, and en route charging.

The CMA will focus on two broad themes: 1) how to develop a competitive sector while also attracting private investment to help the sector grow, and 2) how to ensure consumers using EV chargepoints have confidence that they can get the best out of the service.

The CMA invites comments by 5 January 2021 on the scope of the market study and issues.

The CMA must publish its final report on the market study by 1 December 2021.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-to-examine-electric-vehicle-charging-sector