Government offers £20m funding boost for EV charging infrastructure

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Local councils can apply for the funding through the government's On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme, which is being extended to 2021-22

The UK electric vehicle (EV) rollout has secured a boost today, with the government announcing its On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme will continue for another year, providing a £20m cash injection...

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