On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Department for Transport (the Department) about public charge points for electric vehicles.1 The government has committed to phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, with all new cars and vans sold being zero–emission from 2035. This shift to electric cars requires a new network of public charge points. While most drivers have driveways or garages where they can install a charge point for their private use, those without access to off–street parking will need to rely on public charge points. Even where drivers typically charge at home, they may need public charge points to charge their car during long journeys.2