GERMAN car giant Volkswagen has agreed a three-year partnership with energy supplier Centrica to roll out electric vehicle home charging hardware across the UK.

The deal comes on the back of the car maker's vow to introduce 80 electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2025, with estimated sales of up to 3m a year by that date.

In the summer the firm will release the ID.3, the first model of its new generation of completely electric cars.

Under the partnership Elli, which is the central provider of charging hardware for the automotive giant, will work exclusively with Centricaowned British Gas to deliver a package of home charging installations, after-sales services and preparatory electrical upgrades.

The partnership will also involve other car makers in the Volkswagen group, including Seat and Skoda, with plans for Audi to join the arrangement later in the year.

Managing director Alex Smith said: "2020 is a landmark year for the Volkswagen Group as we launch the ID.3. I am delighted that Elli have teamed up with Centrica to deliver home charging solutions. This will give customers even more confidence as they make the switch to emission free driving."

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