Dundee City Council will reduce AC charging rates from 57p per kWh to 55p per kWh and rapid charging from 69p per kWh to 67p per kWh from Tuesday, 1 September, following a review of operating costs and usage with Evolt. Ultra-rapid chargers rated at 100 kW or above will remain at 69p per kWh. Scotland has more than 13,000 public EV chargers.
Why it matters: The tariff cut signals that municipal operators can adjust pricing downward when cost reviews permit, offering a competitive benchmark for other councils and CPOs managing public networks. It also demonstrates how local authorities balance cost recovery with driver affordability on owned infrastructure.