Member

The amendment would ensure that if voluntary compliance with PAS 1899 does not improve, the Government have powers to enforce compliance progressively. It would also allow local authorities to monitor that compliance and oblige charging point operators to collect and report data on the compatibility of individual charge points with key accessibility benchmarks. It does that by adding to the regulation-making powers in the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018, which currently seeks to ensure that the charging network operates to the benefit of consumers with regard to acceptable methods of payment, maintenance and compatibility with different types of electric vehicle. It is surely logical to add accessibility for people with disabilities to that list and to do so now, while we have a relatively rare legislative opportunity.