Drivers in North Yorkshire will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints thanks to a new £2.2m pilot.
North Yorkshire Council and private industry will collaborate on the Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme to bring EV charging infrastructure to residents, from on-street chargepoints to larger petrol station-style charging hubs.
The rollout supports the government’s drive to encourage more motorists to go electric, potentially saving drivers money on fuel and running costs, and improving air quality as the country moves towards net zero.
The scheme will help residents without private driveways to have better access to EV chargers, as well as growing the charging network across the country, supporting the nation’s uptake of zero emission vehicles and enabling more people to drive and charge without fear of being caught short, no matter where they are.
The pilot will see North Yorkshire Council awarded £2m in the first tranche of the planned £450 million scheme, supported by £200,000 of funding from industry.
Edmund King, AA president, said: “It is essential that more on-street chargers are delivered to boost the transition to zero emission vehicles for those without home charging. This injection of funding will help bring power to electric drivers across England from Durham to Dorset. This is one further positive step on the road to electrification.”
