Recognising that many people in parts of rural Wales, in particular, will continue to rely on cars, and that fuel costs in these areas are often disproportionately high, we will continue to call on the UK Government to extend its Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme to Wales.
Falling prices for both new and second-hand electric vehicles (EVs) mean that there is a chance for increasing their take-up, if the right infrastructure is in place.
We will deliver a renewed EV charging strategy for Wales and an updated infrastructure plan for vehicle electrification. We will facilitate targeted investment to expand charging infrastructure in communities that are poorly served by existing plans for the charging network, predominantly in rural areas.