THERE are set to be hundreds more places to charge electric cars in Warwickshire.
Around 700 new electric vehicle (EV) public chargepoints are to be installed following Warwickshire County Council’s approval to invest nearly £3.3million in public charging infrastructure.
The funding comes from the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund.
The procurement process is now underway, with the aim of awarding contracts by September. It is anticipated that the new twin-socket chargepoints will be installed across the county over the next three to four years.
The new chargepoints will be delivered with a firm focus on public need, being strategically located to prioritise areas where residents lack off-street parking.
WCC’s transport spokesperson Coun Jan Matecki said: “This is a crucial step in our journey towards a more sustainable transport future. By investing in public charging infrastructure, we are making it easier for residents to switch to electric vehicles and reduce their carbon footprint.
“Jointly procuring with other authorities will both allow us to do more in Warwickshire and enable other authorities to do more with their resources. If we are to face the climate challenge, it’s vital that we take opportunities like this to work together and get maximum value out of the money we have.”
To find out more about electric vehicle charging in Warwickshire visit https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/roads-transport/charge-points-electric-vehicles
