{"id":243130,"date":"2023-10-26T07:49:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T07:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243130"},"modified":"2023-10-26T07:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T07:49:17","slug":"millions-of-drivers-set-to-be-affected-by-major-new-driving-law-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/millions-of-drivers-set-to-be-affected-by-major-new-driving-law-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Millions of drivers\u2019 set to be affected by major new driving law changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

GB News guests debate using electric cars in 2022<\/h3>\n

New driving law updates passed by MPs this week will have an impact on \u201cmillions of drivers\u201d.<\/p>\n

The major update to electric car charging rules will come as a massive boost to EV owners across the country.<\/p>\n

The new guidelines are set to make it easier than ever to own an electrified model and helps deliver the first part of the Government’s new Plan for Drovers.<\/p>\n

Under the new regulations, prices across chargepoints will be transparent and easy to compare.<\/p>\n

A large proportion of new public charging stations will also have contactless payment data making it easier than ever for owners to top up.<\/p>\n

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Prices will also be required to open up charging data so drivers can easily find available stations, check charging speeds and whether they are available to use<\/p>\n

Drivers will also be able to access a free 24\/7 helpline for any issues which arise while topping-up their vehicle.<\/p>\n

Jesse Norman, Technology and Decarbonisation Minister said the move will help the UK reach its climate targets.<\/p>\n

He commented: \u201cOver time, these new regulations will improve EV charging for millions of drivers, helping them find the chargepoints they want, providing price transparency so that they can compare the cost of different charging options, and updating payment methods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will make the switch to electric easier than ever for drivers, support the economy and help the UK reach its 2035 goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

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