UK government considers £190 million motorway grid upgrade scheme
By Eve
The UK government is examining a £190 million programme to reinforce the electricity grid serving motorway service areas, according to electrive.com. The scheme aims to support the rollout of high power EV charging infrastructure along strategic road networks. No timeline or specific motorway corridors have been disclosed in the report.
Why it matters
Grid capacity remains a critical bottleneck for rapid charger deployment at motorway sites. A £190 million public investment could unlock commercial charging projects that currently face long connection queues and prohibitive reinforcement costs.
Source
- Source
- electrive.com
- Original title
- “UK government eyes £190m motorway grid upgrade scheme”
- Published
- 6 July 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 16 July 2026
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- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- United Kingdom
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