Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance has praised the increase in public electric vehicle (EV) charging points in West Lothian, with new figures showing 225 across the area and over 12,672 in Scotland.
Scotland reaches target early
In 2024, Scotland met its goal of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target. Scotland continues to have the highest number of public charging devices per head of population of any UK nation.
The Scottish Government is committed to making sustainable travel accessible to everyone.
MSP welcomes progress
Ms Constance said: “I welcome the news that there are now 225 public electric vehicle charging points working in West Lothian.”
She added: “On the back of scrapping peak rail fares on Scotland’s trains, this is further evidence of the Scottish Government’s commitment to making sustainable travel accessible for everyone in Scotland.”
“I will continue to work with local businesses and private charge point providers to secure more investment here so that we can maintain this progress and deliver more public charge points here in Almond Valley.”
“By fast-tracking EV infrastructure, we’re paving the way for a more environmentally friendly Scotland.”
