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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Question for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

UIN 290, tabled on 7 November 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has had recent discussions with energy companies on the impact of reduced network coverage for smart meters on the ability of people to install domestic electric vehicle chargers.

Answered on

14 November 2023

Direct Communications Company (DCC) Wide Area Network (WAN) coverage for smart meters has no impact on the ability of energy consumers to install electric vehicle charging points at their properties.