Special report: Inside the battle for accessible charge points

Without tougher action, disabled EV drivers could be left behind

Hello, I’m Tom Riley, and welcome back to The Fast Charge, a British EV newsletter.

Today’s edition is a special report that looks in-depth at the ongoing battle between networks, industry leaders, and disability campaigners to improve the accessibility of public charge points.

This report reveals how…

• The British Standards Institution is considering revising the UK’s landmark accessibility guidance (PAS 1899) due to poor implementation

• Elsewhere, hundreds of disabled drivers have formed a group to campaign for better adoption of PAS 1899

• Meanwhile, charging networks are monitoring the campaign’s activities closely, with some operators fearful of facing legal action for discrimination; and

• A growing number of EV businesses are calling on the guidance to be mandated - so disabled drivers don’t get left behind.

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