Believ will deliver 1,300 EV charge points across Devon and Torbay.
Working in partnership with Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (CCA) the rollout is designed to serve residents without access to a driveway or the means to privately charge their vehicle.
The project was developed through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme but will be fully funded by Believ. Virgin Media O2, Believ’s sister company and delivery partner, will help facilitate the rollout at scale and pace.
The charge points will be standard chargers designed for long-stay and overnight charging. They will be installed in a wide range of locations, including rural and underserved areas making EV charging infrastructure more accessible for all residents and visitors.
All charge points will feature contactless payment to ensure ease and convenience and will be PAS1899:2022 compliant, where possible, to support the building of an inclusive EV charging infrastructure.
Guy Bartlett, CEO at Believ, says Devon and Torbay is an exciting region to be working with:
“We’re proud to be supporting Devon and Torbay in building a robust and accessible EV charging network to encourage further EV uptake in the area. The South West is an important region to increase charging infrastructure, and this partnership will offer betterment to the local area for residents and the high volume of visitors that Devon and Torbay see every year.”
Councillor Jaqui Hodgson, Devon County Council’s Cabinet member for Environment and Biodiversity says Believ was chosen for its expertise and delivery capacity:
“In the tender process, Believ demonstrated clear delivery processes and an understanding of how to mitigate possible grid connection complications to deliver an efficient and scalable rollout in our community. Its expertise in planning support is reinforced by an ability to install all charging speeds – ensuring the right chargers are installed at the right locations.”
The project is set to commence at the end of September.
In addition to the Devon and Torbay County Council rollout, Believ is working with Torridge District Council to deliver charge points across 11 car parks, offering visitors and residents a range of charging speeds.
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