It’s predicted that by 2035, the number of disabled drivers and passengers in the UK will reach 2.7 million. With the sale of brand new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles ending in 2035, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) must be accessible for everyone.
In October 2022, the British Standards Institution launched an accessible chargepoint standard called PAS1899. The standard sets out the minimum specification for an accessible public chargepoint. It provides designers, procurers, and installers with the requirements and recommendations to provide accessible public charging infrastructure for EVs.
Learn more about the PAS1899 requirements for installing electric vehicle chargepoints on this page.
We’ve put together guidance to help you understand and implement PAS1899. This is for anyone involved in, or responsible for, planning, procuring, designing, manufacturing, or installing public EV chargepoints.
Join our monthly webinars to learn more about the PAS1899 requirements and why they’re important. Hear from industry experts such as Motability Foundation and the British Standards Institution. You can also ask questions and share your experiences.
We are running monthly sessions exclusively for local authority officers. Bring your questions and drop in for an informal chat with our EV accessibility team: Richard Mallender, Eveline Vouillemin, David Rosselli and Dr Joe Walters.
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Last updated: 3 April 2025