The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has emphasised the need for collaboration between industry and government to expand the UK electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

According to the association, this move could prevent users from facing insufficient charging options.

The statement was made during the association’s annual Parliamentary Reception, which also marked the launch of the next phase of the Bon VoyCharge campaign.

Supported by the UK Department for Transport and the Future of Roads Minister, the campaign calls for improved charging solutions within the UK’s tourism and leisure sectors.

The BVRLA has outlined three key priorities for government action.

The first priority is a national airport electrification strategy while the second involves support for small accommodation providers and grid upgrades.

The third priority includes incentives to encourage the deployment and usage of destination charging locations.

These incentives could involve business rate relief for charge point installations and an EV rental voucher scheme.

The recent engagement at the House of Commons is part of a series of discussions with policymakers, including a roundtable in Edinburgh with the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, and Members of the Scottish Parliament.

These discussions are aimed at enhancing the “commercial case” for charging infrastructure and ensuring its availability and utilisation.

The BVRLA said that it will continue to advocate for these priorities at the upcoming political Party Conferences for Labour, Conservative, and the Liberal Democrats.

Bon VoyCharge is a collaborative effort involving partners such as Autotrader, Charge UK, EVA England, UK Inbound, UK Hospitality, Zapmap, and rental companies like Arnold Clark, Europcar, Drivalia, and Hertz.

BVRLA chairperson Lakshmi Moorthy said: “New EV registrations continue to increase but the transition only succeeds when all users have a solution that works for them, and this includes ensuring that consumers can charge confidently where and when they find it convenient to do so.

“Destination charging makes electric vehicles a viable option for more drivers, including the millions of inbound tourists each year that rely on the rental network.

“There are great examples in place at hotels and leisure locations up and down the county. Now we need government and industry to work together to see that success replicated in more destinations.”

Last month, the BVRLA released its annual Member OEM Relationship survey results, showing a slight increase in satisfaction levels between leasing companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

The average satisfaction score for 2025 stood at 7.1 out of 10, up from 6.6 in 2024.