The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has selected Blink Charging UK to work on a £1.4 million project to deliver the first phase of installing comprehensive EV charging infrastructure across the region.
Beginning later this year, it will see the deployment of 716 Blink EV chargers, comprising a combination of Standard (3.7kW to 8kW), Fast (8kW to 49kW), and Rapid (50kW to 149kW), delivering a mix of speeds to address multiple charging applications.
The 15-year initiative, which is partially subsidised by the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Pilot Fund (LEVI), will see Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield councils working with the Combined Authority.
Blink already has existing chargers in place in the majority of the districts and the new agreement is designed to support EV adoption and contribute to the Combined Authority’s ambition of a net-zero carbon region by 2038.
Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Europe at Blink Charging said, “We’re proud to be working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on this significant and impactful project.
“This LEVI funding win also marks the latest in a series of key milestones in Blink’s UK expansion, reinforcing our commitment to supporting local authorities in their net-zero ambitions.
“As more drivers transition to electric vehicles, it’s essential that we continue to provide accessible and high-quality charging infrastructure.
“We look forward to working closely with each of the five West Yorkshire councils to make this a reality.”
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said, “These new charge points closer to home will bring huge benefits to people without off-street parking and contribute to improving air quality in our communities.”
