An MSP has hit out after a fresh report revealed only 13 publicly-available charging points for electric vehicles were installed in Argyll and Bute last year.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron described the figure as “paltry” and said it would serve as a major disincentive for people in the area to invest in the greener models.
The Scottish Government previously said it wants to install 30,000 charge points across the country by 2030, however a parliamentary question by the Highlands and Islands MSP has laid bare the slow progress on vital infrastructure.
Just 13 points were commissioned in 2023, as well as a further seven that are not available to the members of the public.
Mr Cameron said: “Progress in providing proper infrastructure across Argyll and Bute for charge points is painfully slow.
“A paltry amount were commissioned last year, and that’s not even to say all of these were successfully installed and are now up-and-running. Motorists are constantly being told to consider switching to electric vehicles, but the appalling lack of charging infrastructure across Argyll and Bute must surely make people and businesses think twice.
“The Scottish Government needs to recognise this failure and increase provision as a matter of urgency.”
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