£63m boost to EV Ecosystem - and why that’s good news for everyone

The UK government has just announced a fresh £63 million in funding to support electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. This round of investment is aimed at NHS locations, fleet depots, and residents living in terraced housing — all of which have traditionally faced challenges in accessing reliable charging options.

So, why does this matter?

For those working in the NHS, running vehicle depots, or living in terraced streets, this is direct, tangible support. It’s financial backing that could make the difference between delaying the switch to electric or making it confidently, with the right infrastructure in place.

But even if you don’t fall into one of these groups, this investment still matters — and here’s why.

EVs don’t operate in isolation; they rely on an ecosystem of chargers, networks, and services to function. That ecosystem must grow in balance. If one segment — say, fleet charging — is left behind, it creates weak spots. These weak spots can ripple out into the market: reducing consumer confidence, stalling vehicle adoption, missing policy targets, and feeding negative headlines. A fractured system slows everyone down.

That’s why news like this should be welcomed across the board.

Seeing is believing

If you're a petrol or diesel driver, you may still be weighing the practicalities of going electric. But when you start to notice chargers popping up outside terraced homes, or see fully equipped charging bays at your local NHS hospital, the picture starts to change. EVs begin to feel less like a niche and more like the new normal. That visibility builds confidence.

And for apartment dwellers?

You might not directly benefit from this £65 million but it still moves the needle in your favour. Every time the government steps in to fix a gap in the charging network, it raises the bar. It signals that inclusive infrastructure matters. And as more groups gain access, the pressure builds to include everyone — including those in apartment blocks, who often face the greatest charging barriers.

It also results in more EVs on the road that can underpin infrastructure investment decisions in the wider network. This positive momentum curve is vital when drivers consider their next vehicle.

Momentum matters. And this kind of targeted funding helps keep it going — until no one is left behind in the EV transition.

Read more about the government announcement here.

If you live in a terraced house with on street parking then check out our friends at Kerbo Charge.