UK chargers must be 99% reliable

New law introduces minimum standard of reliability

ELECTRIC CAR CHARGERS in the UK must be at least 99% reliable and provide real-time updates about availability, under new laws that are set to be introduced later this year.

The new Public Charge Point regulations are intended to help increase the uptake of electric cars EVs) by making the UK’s network of public charging points more attractive for drivers to use. Ministers have said that measures demanded by the new regulations should create a world class” charging grid.

As part of its focus on charger reliability, the rules say charging devices should be durable and capable of withstanding constant use, and they should clearly display which ones are working and available.