Consultation outcome

Future of transport regulatory review: zero emission vehicles

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Published: 28 September 2021
• Last updated: 25 October 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Future of transport regulatory review: zero emission vehicles – government response

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Detail of outcome

As a result of this consultation, the Department for Transport (DfT) will look to update local transport plans to include the need for local transport authorities (LTAs) to produce local electric vehicle (EV) charging strategies and ensure provision of chargepoints.

When parliamentary time allows, we intend to take powers to issue directions to LTAs to produce local charging strategies if they have not done so as part of local transport plans.

We will also continue to monitor and evaluate the rollout of charging infrastructure in existing non-residential car parks, reviewing powers if market pace is deemed insufficient. We will consider further consultation focused on lease interactions if powers are pursued.

The Rapid charging fund will be used to support sites with open-access charging and competition on site.

New regulations to improve consumer experience at public chargepoints were passed in Parliament on 24 October 2023. In addition, DfT will seek to encourage best practice and continue to monitor progress in this area through ongoing engagement with industry, working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to enforce the regulations and other non-legislative means.

Detail of feedback received

We received 234 responses to this consultation. A summary of public feedback is included in the consultation outcome.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeks views on areas of transport regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

This consultation ran from
28 September 2021 to 11:45pm on 22 November 2021

Consultation description

We’re seeking opinions and evidence from all those with an interest in what an innovative and flexible regulatory framework looks like for emerging transport technologies.

Zero emission vehicles are one of the priority areas of the Future of Transport regulatory review.

As part of the review, we’re also consulting on:

• maritime autonomy and remote operations
• future of flight
• regulatory sandboxes
• modernising vehicle standards

You’re welcome to provide feedback on as many topics as are relevant to your areas of interest and expertise.

We welcome responses to the questions by 22 November 2021. 

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Published 28 September 2021
Last updated 25 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 October 2023

   The government response has been published.

2. 28 September 2021

   First published.