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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to receive over 5,500 new electric vehicle charging points
Overview
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has secured £5.4m from the government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to install more than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points. The initiative aims to support residents without driveways or off-street parking by installing two-socket chargers on residential streets.
Key points
- More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points are planned for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
- The project is backed by £5.4m from the government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund.
- Peterborough City Council accepted over £1m in LEVI funding and awarded a 15-year contract to Believ for 1,058 charge points.
- Cambridgeshire will receive 4,527 charge points, with the county council approving its contract in December 2025.
- The chargers are targeted at residential streets to assist residents who lack off-street parking or driveways.