Explanatory note

These Regulations bring into force, on 27th May 2022, section 11 of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18) (“the Act”). These are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. The first commencement regulations, the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations (S.I. 2021/396), brought certain provisions into force on 21st April 2021, and certain other provisions came into force on the passing of the Act.

Regulation 3 of these Regulations commences section 11 of the Act. Section 11 provides the Secretary of State with the power to make regulations requiring large fuel retailers and service area operators to provide public charging points and to ensure that public charging points are maintained and easily accessible to the public.