EV infrastructure
Question No: 2025/0487
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
What assessment have you made of the Electric Vehicle market in 2025?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
The electric vehicle market continues to evolve and change following industry innovations and economic trends.
London’s electric vehicle registrations are rising steadily, within the range forecast in my London Electric Vehicle Instructure Strategy, which was between 1 million to 1.4 million electric vehicles by 2030 (34-49 per cent of cars and vans).
The latest published data (June 2024) shows that London has almost 187,000 plug-in cars registered (7 per cent of all cars) and 6,000 plug-in vans (3 per cent of all vans). Transport for London will be updating these forecasts and plans to publish them, along with a refresh of the commitments in the Strategy, later this year.
I very much welcome the Government’s planned restoration of the phase out date of 2030 for new cars powered solely by an internal combustion engine. In line with my net zero ambition, I consider that a strong and consistent approach from Government is required to give motor manufacturers and the EV charging infrastructure industry the certainty it needs to continue to invest in and support the delivery and use of zero emission vehicles.
Question No: 2025/0488
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
What discussions have you had with electric vehicle industry leaders since your re-election?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
I remain committed to London becoming a net zero carbon city by 2030 and I continue to regularly engage with electric vehicle industry (EV) leaders. For instance, my Deputy Mayor for Transport met with the industry’s representative body ChargeUK on 28 January and discussed issues ranging from to the industry’s fixed costs relating to energy supply to the availability of suitable sites for EV Infrastructure.
My officers have regular engagement with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with commercial vehicle representatives from organisations such as the British Vehicle Rental Leasing Association, and also manufacturers, including Volvo and Renault Trucks.
My officers also run the quarterly London Charge Point Operators (CPO) Forum, in which the operators can raise and discuss issues, challenges and opportunities for EV infrastructure delivery across London and gain forward visibility of my initiatives such as electrification of the GLA vehicle fleet. Transport for London is also undertaking regular market engagement with CPOs as part of its delivery of rapid charge points on its road network and plans for charging hubs. Feedback from this engagement will enhance and streamline future delivery.
Question No: 2025/0489
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
What is your assessment of the current infrastructure of electric charging points across London?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
My London Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy (EVIS), published in 2021, forecast that London will need between 40,000 and 60,000 public charge points by 2030. The Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL)are updating these forecasts and plan to publish this, along with a refresh of the commitments in the Strategy, later this year.
The latest data from Zapmap shows that, as of 31January 2025, there are 22,700 public charge points across London. Almost 1,350 of these are rapid charge points and there are more than 50 hub sites with six or more rapid charge points. The number of public charge points in London has increased by 148 per cent since December 2021 when EVIS was published, showing excellent progress.
Public charge point delivery is tracking well against forecast need, with numbers of chargers being installed meeting TfL’s projections, but there is still concern about not enough of the right type of devices in the right places. We are also looking to support charging infrastructure to better serve key user groups such as commercial vehicles, as well as to encourage more inclusive and accessible charge point infrastructure.
Question No: 2025/0490
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Do you think that current progress on electric charging points is sustainable to hit your net zero target of 2030?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
My preferred pathway for London to achieve net zero in carbon emissions by 2030 is the ‘Accelerated Green’ pathway, based on Element Energy’s analysis. Under this pathway an estimated 34-40,000 public chargers will be required to meet demand in 2030, of which 4,000-5,000 could be rapid (50 kW and above) chargers.
This is broadly consistent with my Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, published in 2021, which forecast that London will need between 40,000 and 60,000 public charge points by 2030.
I am proud to say that we are on track to meet this forecast. As of 31 January 2025 – London has over 22,700 public charge points across London, with almost 1,350 of these being rapid charge points.
Question No: 2025/0491
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
What engagement have you had, as Mayor and Chair of Transport for London, with the EV sector about the ending of the Congestion Charge Exemption for EVs at the end of 2025?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
Please refer to my response to Mayor’s Question 2025/0493.
My Deputy Mayor for Transport, who leads on all issues relating to transport, has met with a number of stakeholders to discuss the impact of the proposed end to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount. This includes Uber, Addison Lee, Zipcar, the Healthy Air Coalition, Impact on Urban Health and ChargeUK. He has also written to BVRLA, Zipcar, Logistics Association, Faircharge, SMMT, Logistics UK and Clean Cities Campaign. My Deputy Mayor for Transport is also due to meet with Logistics UK and the Federation of Small Businesses in the coming weeks to discuss this issue.
Any proposals to make changes to the Congestion Charge, including the Cleaner Vehicle Discount, would be subject to public consultation to inform potential changes to the scheme.
Question No: 2025/0492
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
What is the total investment you have made in electric vehicle infrastructure and vehicles since your election in 2016, including the funding source?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
As a result of my policies, London continues to lead the way in the transition to zero emission vehicles. I have overseen a massive increase in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure - London now has over 22,700 public charge points, which is almost a third of the UK’s public charge points and includes almost 1,350 rapid charge points. Transport for London has installed over 300 of these rapid charge points and is continuing to deliver new rapid and ultra-rapid charge points on its road network and in hubs across its estate, as well as supporting borough delivery of slow-to-fast and rapid charge points, providing the infrastructure that drivers, particularly those who cannot charge at home, need to make the transition to EVs.
I do not have a breakdown of the investment I have made in EVs and charging infrastructure given the broad range of delivery, support and incentives that have been available over my terms as Mayor, including private sector contributions and financial support from government. Using a combination of funding sources, I have been enabling London’s transition to zero emission buses, decarbonising GLA fleets, operating the taxi delicensing scheme and plug-in taxi grants, supporting EV purchases through my scrappage schemes and delivering rapid charging infrastructure. Boroughs have also delivered charging infrastructure as part of wider packages of measures using Mayoral funding sources such as the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund, Local Implementation Plan funding and Business Low Emission Neighbourhoods.
Question No: 2025/0493
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Has TfL carried out an assessment of the impact of extending the CCZ Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD) to 2030 on business fleets transitioning to EVs?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
The objective of the Congestion Charge is to reduce traffic and manage congestion in central London. This requires Transport for London (TfL) to carefully balance discounts and exemptions to ensure support is provided to those who need it most, without undermining the traffic benefits of the charge. To support those who need to drive in the zone to do so in the cleanest possible vehicle, a 100% ‘green discount’ for low or zero emissions vehicles has always been offered. The discount criteria has tightened every few years as vehicle technology improves and vehicle numbers grow.
The Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD) was introduced in 2019 following public consultation and analysis of impacts, including on user groups such as car clubs, Private Hire Vehicles and businesses. Around 20,000 vehicles were registered for the discount at the start of 2019, which comprised of two phases and is due to end in December 2025. Registrations now stand at nearly 116,000 vehicles. The scheme is kept under review to ensure it continues to be effective against its objectives.
I have asked TfL to consider what further support can be offered to those making the shift to electric vehicles in central London to ensure we are also making progress towards my goal of a net zero carbon city by 2030. Any proposal to make changes to the Congestion Charge, including the CVD, would be subject to public consultation and supported by an evidence base, including impact assessments which would consider impacts on businesses and other user groups.
Question No: 2025/0494
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Can you make an assessment of the impact of the missed ZEV mandate target for 2024 on TfL’s decision to end the CCZ Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD) in 2025?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
London is outpacing the rest of the UK with new electric car registrations, with 187,000 electric cars and 6,000 plug in vans already registered in the capital, the highest of any UK region. We are also leading the way on infrastructure provision, with over 22,700 public charge points, around a third of all EV charging infrastructure across the UK.
The objective of the Congestion Charge is to reduce traffic and manage congestion in central London. This requires TfL to carefully balance discounts and exemptions to ensure support is provided to those who need it most, without undermining the traffic reduction impact of the charge.
I have asked TfL to consider what further support can be offered to those making the shift to electric vehicles in central London, to ensure we are also making progress towards my goal of a net zero carbon city by 2030.
Question No: 2025/0495
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Will you commit to an updated cost-benefit analysis of the CCZ CVD 2025 deadline to consider new evidence on the slow growth of the UK’s EV market?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2025/0493
Question No: 2025/0496
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Has TfL modelled the financial impact of removing the CCZ CVD on fleet businesses operating in Greater London, particularly private hire vehicle (PHV) operators?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2025/0493
Question No: 2025/0497
Question: Thomas Turrell AM (Bexley and Bromley) - 25th February 2025
Have you considered extending the CCZ CVD specifically for business fleets to ensure you can meet your goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030?
Answer: Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London) - 28th February 2025
Please see my answer to Mayor’s Question 2025/0493.
