Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced a initiative to support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across all 22 local authorities.
The scheme offers local authorities free access to a shared national data platform, ChargePoint Navigator, which is designed to simplify site selection, reduce costs, and support EV infrastructure planning to local authorities.
Through TfW sponsorship, every local authority in Wales will now have access to a common evidence base, supporting consistent, transparent and value for money investment in charging infrastructure, aligned with national transport policies.
This marks the first time the platform has operated at a national level outside England. Originally funded and co-developed by UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator (DSO) and Field Dynamics, ChargePoint Navigator has been adopted by more than a hundred local authorities in UK Power Networks operational area – and has a 94% customer satisfaction rating.
It builds on the wider support Transport for Wales already offers to improve access to data, strengthen in-house capability and deliver EV charging infrastructure that is sustainable and equitable.
The initiative is also a key step in delivering the Wales Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan, which highlights the need for more coordinated, data-led approaches to EV charging across Wales, Transport for Wales said.
Tony Clayton, EV Infrastructure Programme Manager at Transport for Wales said:
“As Wales’ EV charging network matures, our focus is shifting from simply increasing charger numbers to ensuring provision is fair, strategic and meets the needs of communities across the country.
“ChargePoint Navigator supports this by bringing consistent data and shared expertise into one place, helping us raise standards and ensuring EV infrastructure contributes fully to our wider transport and decarbonisation ambitions.”
Craig Stephenson, Managing Director of Field Dynamics, said:
“Local Authorities play a critical role in shaping how EV charging infrastructure is delivered on the ground.
“It’s vital they have the right data and tools at their fingertips to make informed decisions and to actively shape outcomes.”
Lynne McDonald, Head of Local Net Zero at UK Power Networks DSO said:
“I’m thrilled and proud to see ChargePoint Navigator going beyond our geographies and now national.
“ChargePoint Navigator was designed with, and for our 133 local authorities to give them the confidence and evidence they need to plan infrastructure that is fair, equitable, and works for their communities.”
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