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The challenges relating to the used electric vehicle market and decarbonisation of rental operations at airports were common discussion points on the BVRLA’s stand at the Labour Party Conference this week.

The UK’s charging network is expanding rapidly, with more charge points being installed every month. The BVRLA’s Bon VoyCharge destination charging campaign is focused on ensuring that the places where people spend extended periods - such as tourist attractions - can meet the needs of EV drivers.

BVRLA member Autohorn Fleet Services recently welcomed Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, to its headquarters as the business marked 30 years of operation. The visit highlighted the company’s role and its contribution to the regional economy, while also drawing attention to the BVRLA’s Bon VoyCharge campaign.

Parliament is currently in recess as the political parties align on their policy priorities, values and respective activities as part of Party Conference season.

As the UK’s electric vehicle charging network grows, industry and government need to collaborate closely to avoid black spots leaving users behind. That was the message from the BVRLA as part of its annual Parliamentary Reception, which announced the association’s key asks from the Bon VoyCharge campaign.

The BVRLA met with senior representatives from Scottish government last week, as part of a dual event to raise awareness of the issues associated with destination charging and discuss the available solutions. Across a roundtable meeting and networking reception, supporters of the Bon VoyCharge campaign met with Fiona Hyslop, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, and her colleagues from Transport Scotland and other MSPs interested in the topic.

As part of the BVRLA's 'Bon VoyCharge' campaign around destination charging, the association has published a Policy Document that can be shared with political figures, stakeholders, and decision makers. It outlines the nature of the challenge and the core areas that require specific attention.

As part of the BVRLA's 'Bon VoyCharge' campaign around destination charging, the association has published a guide for airports. The Guide highlights the importance of supporting decarbonisation and building future-proofed charging provision.

As part of the BVRLA's 'Bon VoyCharge' campaign around destination charging, the association has published a guide for tourists visiting the UK. The Guide helps visitors understand the EV offers that are available and how to get the best out of your car and the UK's charging infrastructure.

The BVRLA would like to again extend an invitation to members to attend a destination charging focused Parliamentary Reception this World EV Day, 9 September.

Sarah Edwards MP has joined a nationwide call for more electric vehicle charging at UK tourist destinations, lending her support to the Bon VoyCharge campaign during a visit to Tamworth Castle last week.

On 4 September, members, industry partners and stakeholders will gather in Edinburgh for a Destination Charging Reception as part of the ongoing Bon VoyCharge campaign.