The number of electric vehicles registered in Guernsey has increased by 275% since 2020, but the Environment President says it needs to consider how many additional public charging points should be provided by the States.
Deputy Adrian Gabriel revealed there were 758 electric vehicles registered in 2020 and that has grown to 2,844 in 2025 as he was responding to parliamentary questions in the States earlier this week.
Registrations for EVs accounted for 15% of all new vehicles last year, while this year it is around 11% so far.
The States doesn’t provide a grant for EVs but first registration duty is lower than petrol or diesel vehicles no matter their weight or size.
Deputy Jayne Ozanne had asked for the figures, including how many EVs are second hand, and queried when enhanced taxes would be introduced to account for their increasing numbers on the island’s roads.
Deputy Gabriel said Environment & Infrastructure is already working with Policy & Resources to shake up taxes on vehicles.
Deputy John Gollop also queried if more infrastructure would be provided for the vehicles, but Deputy Gabriel said while it would be looked at it would need to be investigated since “government doesn’t provide fuel stations”.