Transport Scotland has announced an investment of £85m for the rollout of critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the switch to zero emission vehicles.
Reportedly, the investment is part of more than £4bn to be spent in the coming financial year on transport, with record £2.7bn spent on public transport alone.
This is as the 2026-27 draft Scottish Budget commits £4.3bn to transport investment including public and low carbon transport to tackle climate change.
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Additionally, £316m has been allocated for sustainable travel, low carbon and climate positive activities to support the switch to sustainable modes of transport and promote walking, wheeling and cycling for shorter journeys.
Cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity of Scotland, Fiona Hyslop, said: “Our 2026‑27 draft Budget delivers significant investment to keep families and communities connected, enable access to public services and provide the foundation for economic activity in Scotland.
“We know that we need to reduce emissions and support a Just Transition to net zero by 2045 – that’s why, in 2026-27 we will provide £85m to fund new and continuing low carbon activities, including further developing Scotland’s EV charging network and new incentives to continue to support consumers and businesses to make the switch to electric vehicles.
“We are also using our Non-Domestic Rates regime to further our net zero ambitions by introducing a relief for qualifying Electric Vehicle charging points for 10 years.”
