North Lincolnshire Council is to introduce a minimum of 470 EV charge points in partnership with charge point operator Believ.
The new project, which is majority funded by Believ and part-funded through the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, will support many residents without off-street parking and driveways.
These chargers will be rolled-out in both urban and rural locations, as well as a high volume in residential areas to reflect user demand.
A mix of fast and rapid chargers will be deployed, with 16 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in key car parks across the county.
The project follows a competitive tender process that saw Believ selected for its ability to ensure a consistent and reliable network of charge points that will meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors to North Lincolnshire.
Councillor David Rose, Cabinet Member for Environment and Strategy at North Lincolnshire Council, said, “It is important that the needs of residents, businesses and visitors are met, which this new scheme aims to do, to benefit the area now and in the future.
“We are committed to supporting residents make cleaner, greener transport options and part of that is making the right infrastructure available in local communities.
“Not everyone has the option of off-street parking, which is why a high number of chargers will be located in these residential areas.”
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said, “With North Lincolnshire Council, we are working with partners who are driven by a desire to support as many local people as possible making the transition to EVs.
“Our shared goals to help decarbonise transport and deliver cleaner air for all will create a partnership that will benefit the area for many years to come.”
