Britain’s electric car charging network boosted by £300m funding

Ofgem to build infrastructure for 3,550 new ultra-rapid charging points on motorways and in towns

Britain's energy regulator has approved a 300m investment spree to help triple the number of ultra-rapid electric car charge points across the country, as part of efforts to accelerate the UK's shift to clean energy.

Ofgem has given the green light for energy network companies to invest in more than 200 low-carbon projects across the country over the next two years, including the installation of 1,800 new ultra-rapid car charge points for motorway service stations and a further 1,750 charge points in towns and cities.