Why is there no mention of the number of dedicated rapid taxi charge points required by 2025 & 2030 in the Mayor’s ‘London 2030 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy’?

Transport for London’s (TfL) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy forecasts London could need around 40,000 to 60,000 charge points by 2030, of which up to 4,000 could be rapid charging points. This forecast considers the needs of high mileage essential road users, such as taxis, private hire, commercial vehicles and many others.

As of May 2022, there are 10,800 public charge points in London, around 750 of which are rapid charge points, a 150 per cent increase in infrastructure since 2019. To promote the greening of London’s iconic black cab fleet, TfL dedicated 84 of the 307 rapid charge points it delivered to the use of zero emission capable (ZEC) taxis only. This was enabled by funding received from Government and involved engagement with the trade on prime locations. There are also 16 rapid charging hubs across London that are available to taxis, with one hub dedicated to ZEC taxis only.

TfL has committed to continue to deliver taxi-dedicated rapid charging bays in locations where taxi drivers frequently work, subject to funding becoming available, working with the taxi industry to understand their specific charging requirements.