Technology · 31 March 2026
Ofgem Reforms Drive Up Public EV Charging Costs
Electric vehicle drivers could face higher prices at public chargers, potentially deterring EV purchases and risking the government's 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales. Charging companies face soaring network costs, with standing charges at rapid charging sites rising by up to 462% since 2021, according to ChargeUK. Ofgem's Targeted Charging Review, phased in from 2022 to 2023, restructured how fixed charges apply to businesses.
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