The European Commission has approved German plans to boost its high - voltage electric vehicle ( EV ) charging infrastructure , estimated to cost € 300 m ( $ 319 m ) over four years . The electricity used for the infrastructure will come from renewable energy sources . In the UK , £ ##30 m ( $ 3.1 ) is being available to increase EV charging points in residential areas , and councils and companies are investigating the potential for turning lampposts into EV charging points , which if viable , could cost just £ 2,000 each ; It added that the measures will encourage a significant uptake of electric vehicles and support the European Strategy for low-emission mobility. half that of a conventional charging point .
The European Commission has approved German plans to boost its high - voltage electric vehicle ( EV ) charging infrastructure , estimated to cost € 300 m ( $ 319 m ) over four years . The electricity used for the infrastructure will come from renewable energy sources . In the UK , £ ##30 m ( $ 3.1 ) is being available to increase EV charging points in residential areas , and councils and companies are investigating the potential for turning lampposts into EV charging points , which if viable , could cost just £ 2,000 each ; half that of a conventional charging point .