Ealing residents and workers are invited to comment on the council’s proposed electric vehicle (EV) strategy and share their views and experiences of EV charging.

Ealing Council has set up two consultations, which are now open:

  • a short survey about the council’s borough-wide strategy for increasing the number of electric vehicle charging points
  • a second short survey about your charging habits if you own an electric vehicle

The surveys will close on January 6, 2025, and the views and feedback collected will help Ealing understand public attitudes toward the strategy and electric vehicles.

The charging strategy aims to help make it easier for more residents to switch to electric vehicles and meet the expected future demand for them. It is also essential to the council’s broader commitment to climate action, which aims to cut carbon emissions in the borough and achieve ‘net zero’ by 2030. It also supports the government’s plans to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.

The strategy highlights the need for an efficient network of charging points, which would make it easier for residents to charge their vehicles close to home, at work, or during leisure activities.

Council leader Peter Mason said: “As we work to achieve net zero in carbon emissions by 2030, we are rapidly expanding the number of accessible charging points across the borough to make it easier for residents to charge their electric vehicles. By having fewer petrol or diesel vehicles on our roads, we will have cleaner air and fewer harmful emissions.

“Our Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy sets out our plans to meet increasing demand for charging points as people switch to electric vehicles. But it’s vital that local people have their say on our plans, which is why we encourage everyone to contribute their views on the consultation.”

Councillor Paul Driscoll, the council’s cabinet member for climate action, said: “Tackling climate change requires bold and effective actions, whilst we encourage people to choose active travel such as walking, cycling or using public transport, easy access to electric vehicle charging is an important part of the puzzle.

“We want to hear people’s thoughts on our approach and ensure it fully meets the community’s needs.”

The council focuses on supporting the shift to cleaner transport, reducing emissions, and delivering a healthier, more liveable environment for future generations.

Visit the council’s electric vehicle charging points page for more information and to participate in the consultation.

 

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