Details of electric vehicle charging arrangements for employees: EIR release

Information requested

1. Availability of EV Charging Points:

• The total number of electric vehicle charging points available at your department's/agency's offices.
• The number of these charging points that are available for employee use.

2. Usage Policy:

• The current policy or guidelines regarding the use of electric vehicle charging points by employees.
• Whether there are any restrictions or costs associated with the use of these charging points.

3. Provision and Maintenance:

• Details of who is responsible for the provision, installation, and maintenance of these charging points.
• Any plans for the expansion of EV charging infrastructure for employees.

4. Employee Benefits:

• Whether charging an electric vehicle at work is considered an employee benefit, and if so, how this is managed or reported.

Response

1. Availability of EV Charging Points:

• The total number of electric vehicle charging points at Core Scottish Government buildings is 66.
• No charging points are available for private employee use unless they are driving an official vehicle.

2. Usage Policy:

• EV charging points are exclusively available for official vehicles. Official vehicles cover Scottish Government-owned or leased vehicles used for business purposes and vehicles used by contractors working on behalf of the Scottish Government.
• Employees must not use the charging points for personal vehicles.
• There are no charges applicable for personal vehicles as charging is not permitted for this purpose.

3. Provision and Maintenance:

• The Scottish Governments facilities management contractor, Mitie, is responsible for installing and maintaining the charging points.
• There are no plans for the expansion of EV charging infrastructure for employees.

4. Employee Benefits:

• The charging points are not available for private vehicles, therefore there is no employee benefits.

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