UK government allocates £10 million for off grid EV charging technology on strategic road network
By Eve
The UK government announced £10 million in funding on 3 November 2025 to support cutting edge technology enabling EV chargers to operate without large grid connections or entirely off grid. The programme targets England's motorways and major A roads, aiming to overcome grid constraint challenges and accelerate chargepoint rollout in rural areas. The announcement follows data showing the UK network reached 86,021 chargers, a 23% increase over the past year, with rural areas in Yorkshire, the North West, Scotland and Wales seeing the strongest growth.
Why it matters: Off grid charging solutions could unlock strategic road network sites previously constrained by grid capacity, creating new procurement opportunities for CPOs and technology providers. The funding addresses a key barrier to rapid charging deployment in high demand motorway and rural corridor locations where grid reinforcement costs and timelines often delay projects.