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Systematic mapping for EV charge-points across UK to encourage mass adoption

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The National Chargepoint Registry, to be developed by POD Point – a UK-based chargepoint manufacturer – will be a publicly-accessible database of chargepoints across the UK. Alongside this, a new system – the Central Whitelist – will be created to make it easier for motorists to access each chargepoint without having to sign up to new schemes each time they charge in a different location.

Norman Baker said: ‘We know there is public appetite out there for plug-in vehicles and as government we’re doing everything possible to make them a real option for both motorists and industry.

‘This Registry will get us away from the mind-set of; will I, won’t I get there? And I’m sure that public and private chargepoint owners alike will get behind the initiative because the more information we have up there the more motorists will be encouraged to make the switch to electric.

‘The Central Whitelist offers charging scheme operators a really straightforward way to share membership card details – it will enable their members to access chargepoints outside their ‘home’ charging scheme. This freedom to roam between charging schemes is a very important step forward for the plug-in vehicle market.

‘There is no doubt that low-carbon vehicles are here to stay, we will continue to work with industry to create a world-leading charging network that really reflects the needs of its users.’

Mark Prisk said: ‘The National Chargepoint Registry delivers our commitment to make it easier for motorists considering ultra low carbon cars to access charge points and so encourage their take-up.

‘This is a real opportunity for companies to use the data in innovative ways while meeting consumer demand for information which will help them get to their destinations.”

The Registry will allow businesses to innovate and provide products, such as satnav and mobile apps, for plug-in vehicle owners to access. Motorists will then know where and how they can charge along their journey, so addressing concerns about the range of vehicles and the new “Central Whitelist” will increase people’s charging options – enabling members of a particular charging scheme (e.g. the Source East) to easily access chargepoints in other areas of the country (e.g. the Midlands) .

Flora Heathcote, Commercial director, POD Point said: ‘Whilst we are perhaps best known as a charge point manufacturer, half our business is actually software development. We were the first company to introduce networked charge points to the UK, and currently run several of the charge point networks across the UK.

‘We are delighted to be selected by OLEV to create the central charge point network, and believe this cements our position as the leading developer of charge point management systems in Europe.’

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