Connected Kerb is to install more than 3,000 on-street EV charge points across Dorset over the next five years in a multi-million pound project.
Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) Council have joined forces to co-ordinate the county-wide programme, which is designed to give current and future EV drivers more choice and convenience.
The £16.5 million scheme will be funded by the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, as well as substantial private sector investment.
This programme is designed to help bring charge points closer to people’s doorsteps – valuable for those who live in flats or homes with no private space to have a charge point.
Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb said, “This project puts convenient, affordable EV charging where it’s needed most – on local streets and in everyday parking spaces – making it easier for more residents across BCP and Dorset to switch to electric.
“It’s a major step forward in building a cleaner, more accessible charging network for everyone.”
Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council’s Cabinet member for Place Services, said, “This is an important step towards not only a cleaner, healthier future for our community but also making the switch to EV easier for so many more people.
“By providing accessible charging, we’re supporting residents who already have electric cars and vans and making it more attractive to those who haven’t already switched.
“There’s only four years to go until new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold and we need to be prepared.”
