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UK Law Reference
All sections of Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018
2018 c. 18, s.9

Section 9 — Definitions

This version in force from 2021-04-21

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) For the purposes of this Part—

(a) “charge point” means a device intended for charging a vehicle that is capable of being propelled by electrical power derived from a storage battery (or for discharging electricity stored in such a vehicle);

(b) “hydrogen refuelling point” means a device intended for refuelling a vehicle that is capable of being propelled by electrical power derived from hydrogen;

(c) a charge point or a hydrogen refuelling point is a “public charging or refuelling point” if it is provided for use by members of the general public.

(2) In this Part—“operator”, in relation to a public charging or refuelling point, has the meaning given by regulations; “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations; “vehicle” means a vehicle that is intended or adapted for use on roads.