Thousands of new electric vehicle chargers set to be installed across Devon and Torbay
They are being added soon
Nearly three thousand electric vehicle chargers will be installed across Devon and Torbay over the next few years.
The thirty million pound investment will make it easier to charge up in car parks, on streets and at lamp posts.
Councils say the move will help tackle climate change and support drivers to make the switch to electric.
Councillor Jaqui Hodgson, Devon County Council’s Cabinet member for Environment and Biodiversity said:
“On-road transport makes up more than a quarter of Devon’s total carbon emissions and the delivery of more publicly accessible EV chargers is of vital importance to help address the climate emergency.
“Making it as easy as possible for people to charge their vehicles when and where they need to — outside their home, on streets, in public car parks and even on lamp posts — is crucial to encourage the take-up of EVs.
“We look forward to working closely with Wenea, Believ, char.gy and our parish, town and district council partners.”