North Lincolnshire Council in partnership with charge point operator (CPO) Believ has announced it will install a minimum of 470 electric vehicle (EV) on-street charge points.
The project, which is majority funded by Believ and part-funded via the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, aims to reinforce the county council’s commitment to promoting cleaner, more sustainable transport through enhanced EV infrastructure.
Around 1 in 4 of households in North Lincolnshire are without off-street parking, with the initiative aiming to improve charging accessibility in the region to encourage wider adoption of EVs.
The chargers will be installed in both urban and rural locations, as well as a high volume in residential areas to reflect user demand. A mixture of fast and rapid chargers will be deployed, with 16 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in key car parks across the county for drivers needing to charge en-route.
In a competitive tender process, the local authority said Believ stood out for its ability to deliver competitively priced tariffs across all charging speeds, and contactless payment options that enhance the charging experience, as well as a suite of social value initiatives.
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said:
“With NLC, 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.”
Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Keir Mather said:
“We’re backing Britain’s EV revolution with £381 million to roll out over 100,000 new chargers, including these latest additions in North Lincolnshire, and another £25 million to help people without driveways access cheaper charging rates.
“Chargepoint figures in North Lincolnshire are up 47% in the past year and drivers can save thousands off the price of new EV’s through our Electric Car Grant which continues to expand with more models being added from the most popular brands.”
Councillor David Rose, Cabinet Member for Environment and Strategy, said:
“To deliver the next phase of our Charging Ahead project, to install more electric charging points in North Lincolnshire, we are delighted to be working in partnership with Believ.
“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.”
Image courtesy of the council and Believ (from L-R: Cllr Rob Waltham – Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Amanda Rymell Senior Business Development Manager at Believ, Cllr David Rose – Cabinet Member for Environment and Strategy, Ben Atkinson – Sustainability Manager)
