Dorset to get more electric car charging points through Government cash
The Council's been given £2.7 million from the pilot scheme
Drivers in Dorset will soon have better access to electric vehicle charge points.
The Council's been awarded £2.7 million as part of a Government pilot being announced today (Wednesday 24th August).
It'll mean new, commercial charging infrastructure will be put in place, including on-street chargepoints and larger petrol station-style charging hubs.
The cash from the Department for Transport is aimed at encouraging more motorists to go electric, and improve air quality.
Dorset's one of nine areas taking part in the pilot across the country, getting a share of £20 million between them.
Decarbonisation Minister Trudy Harrison said:
“We want to expand and grow our world-leading network of EV chargepoints, working closely with industry and local government, making it even easier for those without driveways to charge their electric vehicles and support the switch to cleaner travel.
“This scheme will help to level up electric vehicle infrastructure across the country, so that everyone can benefit from healthier neighbourhoods and cleaner air.”
Edmund King OBE, 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 an extra £20 million 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.”