Electric cars in London

A late night new item, ABC TV's Lateline program, described the enlightened government policies being implemented in London, England. 

Electric cars will be allowed to park without cost, and will be excused from the Sterling Pounds 8.00 congestion tax levied on vehicles in Central London. 

One driver of a compact electric vehicle said his running costs were 10P per day. 

The aim is to have 100,000 electric cars on London's streets by 2020. Every Londoner will be close (?) to a charging point. These may have a payment process similar to a mobile phone. 

The Nissan "Leaf" car will be manufactured in England.