Document summary
Ensuring no one is left behind in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) remains a key challenge in the UK’s decarbonisation of new vehicles from 2030. In the UK, up to 1.35 million disabled motorists will be at least partially reliant on public EV charging by 2035, which will therefore require the electrification of on-street disabled parking bays to support their shift to EVs. This presents a significant challenge for network operators to ensure this vulnerable group is supported in the Net Zero transition. This paper details the barriers facing disabled motorists reliant on on-street charging and discusses the implications of disabled bay electrification to guide future prioritisation and investment into on-street changing. The paper also outlines practical steps Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) can follow to support this vulnerable customer group and help disabled motorists in their transition to EVs to accommodate e-mobility for all.
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