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UK electric car charger rollout slows amid concerns over EV transition

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The Guardian reports that the pace of public electric vehicle charger installations in the UK has slowed, with growing worries about the broader switch to electric vehicles. The slowdown raises questions about whether infrastructure deployment can keep up with government targets.

Why it matters: A deceleration in chargepoint rollout could affect procurement pipelines and investor confidence, while potentially prompting policy interventions to restore momentum for CPOs and contractors bidding on public network contracts.

Source: https://theguardian.com/ — original title: “UK electric car charger rollout slows amid worries over EV switch

Published 25 December 2025 (date approximate)

Updated 16 July 2026