“Installing electrical technology, including EVCPs, can be complex and dangerous, with the potential for endangering lives through fire, electric shock or grid outage."
- ECA Head of Public Affairs, Jane Dawson
ECA supports the Government’s desire to increase the number of public EV Charge Points (EVCP).
However, its current approach poses serious concerns about electrical safety in the public domain.
A Freedom of Information request by ECA in 2022 found that two thirds (66 per cent) of local authorities either did not have any strategy for EVCP installation or if they did, it failed to mention safety.
ECA's recommendation for the fastest way to speed up EVCP installations, and make the most of public monies, is for Government to fund industry recognised upskilling courses.
At present, too many unrecognised short courses (including so-called bootcamps) and qualifications are getting the green light. These are not fit for purpose.
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