Thursday February 13th 2025
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
The latest figures show that there are now 104 public electric vehicle charging points available in Midlothian.
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.
Commenting local SNP MSP Ms Grahame said
“I welcome the news that there are now 104 public electric vehicle charging points working in Midlothian.
“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 Midlothian. 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 Midlothian.”
Link to figures Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics: January 2025
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