Electric Vehicle Models and Charging Infrastructure

Jennifer Ware MP sought clarification on electric vehicle models. Matthew Ryan explained that the numbers include plug-in hybrids and EVs, but not regular hybrids. The discussion revealed a significant increase in models available, from 45 to 160. The conversation also covered charging infrastructure, with Matthew Ryan noting a substantial rise in fast public DC charging sites - from 464 in 2022 to an estimated 1,184 in 2024, featuring nearly 4,000 plugs. Key evidence highlighted the growth in electric vehicle models and charging infrastructure, with numbers comparable to the US and New Zealand. The discussion addressed challenges in counting models due to variants, with Matthew Ryan clarifying that basic models are counted, not variants. The outcome was a clearer understanding of electric vehicle models and charging infrastructure growth, with 2024 estimates indicating 1,184 sites and nearly 4,000 plugs, on par with international counterparts.