FairCharge Battling Red Tape and Council Barriers to Expand EV Charging in the UK
- FairCharge
- Mar 5
- 1 min read
Local authorities are blocking the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Britain due to planning red tape and unusual objections. Councils have raised concerns about antisocial behavior, increased accidents, and noise pollution from car doors. In one case, an EV charging station was rejected for causing "unacceptable visual harm" to a Lidl car park.