A new pilot programme will see the installation of over 1,000 additional electric car chargepoints as part of a larger £450 million project.
In 9 local authorities throughout England, including Durham, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolk, chargepoints will be constructed
Pilot winners will get approximately £20 million in government and business support, with an additional £10 million for the current chargepoint programme.
Through a new experiment supported by £20 million of government and industry money announced today, drivers will have greater access to electric car chargepoints throughout the UK (24 August 2022).
Local governments and business will collaborate to develop new, commercial EV charging facilities for citizens via the cutting-edge Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot programme, ranging from quicker on-street chargepoints to bigger petrol station-style charging hubs.
The implementation helps the government’s initiative to persuade more drivers to switch to electric vehicles, which may help drivers save money on fuel and operating expenses while also improving air quality as the nation goes closer to net zero.
Winners of the pilot money are:
BarnetsDorsetDurhamMidlands Kent Connect (with Lincolnshire as a lead authority)Yorkshire, NorthNottinghamshireSuffolksWarrington
Over 1,000 public chargepoints are anticipated to be installed throughout the regions thanks to the money.
The programme will improve access to EV chargers for people without private driveways, expand the nation’s charging infrastructure, support the country’s adoption of zero-emission vehicles, and make it possible for more people to drive and charge without worrying about running out of time, wherever they are.
In the first round of the intended £450 million initiative, the government will contribute £10 million to the pilot, which will be split among the nine local governments that win the competition.
The successful pilot bids will also get an extra £9 million in private investment. Additionally, local authorities will use public cash totaling £1.9 million.
Trudy Harrison, a minister for decarbonization, said:
Working jointly with business and local government, we wish to develop and increase our industry-leading network of EV chargepoints, making it even simpler for those without driveways to charge their electric cars and promoting the transition to greener transportation.
This programme will contribute to improving the nation’s electric car infrastructure so that everyone may enjoy better air and healthier neighbourhoods.
The AA’s president, Edmund King OBE, said:
In order to accelerate the switch to zero emission cars for people without access to a home charging station, additional on-street chargers must be given.
From Durham to Dorset, an additional £20 million in funding will help provide electricity for electric vehicles across England.
This is a step in the right direction toward electrification.
Local governments will be able to provide recommendations on how to expand the network and what role the private sector may play via the programme.
The On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS), which has built over 2,900 chargepoints to far with funds available for up to 10,000 further chargepoints in the future, serves as a foundation for the new LEVI fund.
We’re also announcing an additional £10 million in funding that has been moved forward for this year, increasing this year’s ORCS investment to £30 million to assist sustain ongoing installations in response to increased demand from local authorities.
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