Newport City Council is partnering with Zest to deliver 144 on-street EV charging points across 77 locations in the city.
The 15-year project is equally funded by Zest, the Welsh government, and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS).
Newport City Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2030 and works closely with businesses and residents to help improve its carbon footprint.
Expanding its EV infrastructure, especially for those without access to off street parking, is a crucial part of the council’s commitment to deliver equitable infrastructure across the city.
Leeds-based Zest is backed by the Government-sponsored Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF) which means it can invest in larger projects that anticipate future demand, and act more quickly to deliver essential EV infrastructure.
Councillor Yvonne Forsey, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity at Newport City Council, said, “Tackling climate change is a priority for the council, and we have ambitious targets in place to reduce our carbon emissions over the next six years.
“Partnering with Zest to expand Newport’s EV infrastructure is a crucial step in helping us achieve this goal, as more residents seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to electric vehicles.”
Robin Heap, CEO at Zest, said, “By collaborating with progressive local authorities like Newport City Council, Zest can deliver and operate the extensive network of chargers needed to enable drivers to choose to switch to electric vehicles.
“These crucial investments will make the transition to EVs both practical and accessible for people across the city, improve air quality, and enhance the lives of future generations.”
