MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed the news that there are now 212 public electric vehicle charging points available in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.
The number comes following confirmation last year that Scotland has reached its target of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target.
Scotland also has the highest number of public charging devices per head of population of any UK nation – with 113 per 100,000 people in Scotland, 111 in England, 100 in Wales, and 36 in Northern Ireland – with the UK average being 110.
Local MSP Tom Arthur has said that these figures are clear evidence of the SNP Scottish Government’s commitment to making sustainable travel a reality for everyone in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, and across Scotland.
Mr Arthur said: “I welcome the news that there are now 212 public electric vehicle charging points working in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.
“By fast-tracking Electric Vehicle infrastructure, the SNP Government is paving the way for a net-zero Scotland – the target of more than 6,000 public EV charge points has been met two years ahead of schedule – also have the highest number of Electric Vehicle charging points per head of any UK nation –
“We now need to create more charging points here in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. I will work with local businesses and private charge point providers to secure more investment here so that we do not lose out.
“These charging points will help us build economic growth and improve the environment in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.”
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