The UK auto manufacturing industry has the potential to become a global pioneer in the development and manufacture of electric vehicles. This will be aided by early investment in electric vehicles. According to Vivid Economics, an eventual UK transition to a 100% market share of EVs by 2030 is expected to boost investment in the EV sector, potentially raising UK manufacturing from approximately 16,000 EVs per year to over 880,000 EVs per year, generating 89,000 green employment.
As part of its net-zero plan, the government announced it will invest an extra £620 million on EV charging infrastructure and targeted subsidies. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, emphasised that the “plans for an ambitious zero-emission vehicle mandate show that we’re leading the world on the switch to EVs”.
In order to assist the automotive supply chain in its transition to electric vehicles, an additional £350 million has been committed. “By moving first and taking bold action, we will build a defining competitive edge in electric vehicles, offshore wind, carbon capture technology and more, whilst supporting people and businesses along the way,” declared Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
With the changing transport landscape of the UK with regards to net-zero and the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, the Darcy Group have recently launched a new division offering electric charge point installations. With years of expertise in environmental protection, the new division complements its existing offering to commercial and industrial clients.
Graham Rowlands, Business Development Director at Darcy, said:
“There is already strong momentum in the electric vehicle market and the recent government pledge supporting the transition to electric vehicles as part of the net-zero strategy will increase the acceleration. It's clear that both consumers and businesses are looking to adopt more environmentally friendly modes of transport.”
“Darcy’s new EV charging point installation service (Devitech) aims to support this direction of travel, adding a complementary new element to the wide range of environmental protection services we already provide under the Darcy umbrella. We’re excited to support our customers in joining the electric vehicle revolution.”
In accordance with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting, Devitech is an authorised installer of a variety of EV charging stations and is registered with NAPIT. Our specialists can assist you with the application procedure and then conduct a free site assessment to determine the appropriateness of your location for an EV charger.
Transport is currently the most polluting sector of the UK economy, accounting for 22 per cent of total Greenhouse gases in 2019, or 113 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e). The UK government’s newest plan to achieve the large-scale transition to a nearly zero-carbon economy includes a significant push toward electric vehicles
