The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) is pleased to announce its involvement in a new cross- sector working group focused on improving the accessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The group has been established following a BSI-led review of the PAS 1899:2022 standard for accessible chargepoints, co-sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and the Motability Foundation. 

The working group brings together cross-sector expertise to help revise how the standards set in the current PAS 1899:2022 can better address the needs of disabled users.  

The invitation comes at a timely moment for CIHT, as the Institution is currently undertaking work focused on the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. CIHT’s work aims at developing a practical, comprehensive report designed to serve as a “go-to” resource for local authorities and other stakeholders involved in the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure. CIHT’s report will be published later in the autumn here.  

CIHT is delighted to be part of this important collaboration to ensure our EV infrastructure is inclusive and accessible for all. Creating a transport system that works for everyone is a central goal for CIHT and we explored this issue in more detail in our 2024 report Creating a Public Realm for All. We welcome the opportunity to support the development of ambitious yet practical updates to PAS 1899. 

We look forward to collaborating with OZEV, the Motability Foundation, and our peers across the sector to make sure accessibility remains a core priority in the EV transition.