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Plan for 2,000 new electric vehicle charging points approved in Wiltshire
Overview
Wiltshire Council has approved a £10m investment plan to install up to 2,000 new electric vehicle charging points across the county, focusing on residents who lack home charging space. The project combines £3.9m in government funding with £6.1m in potential private investment to address low charger availability compared to regional and national averages.
Key points
- Wiltshire Council has approved a £10m plan to install up to 2,000 new electric vehicle charging points.
- The initiative includes £3.9m of government funding and a potential £6.1m of private investment.
- The focus is on providing infrastructure for residents who do not have space for a charger outside their home.
- Wiltshire currently has 117 public chargers per 100,000 residents, falling below regional and national averages.
- Five rural communities—Mere, Tisbury, Market Lavington, Lyneham, and Burbage—are earmarked for rapid chargers.
- The council plans to start the process of finding a commercial operator early next year.