Electric vehicle charging points
Electric vehicle charging points
It follows Devon County Council’s highways committees giving the plans the green light.
The charging ‘hubs’ are the next phase of a private-sector led scheme that includes Devon County Council, Regen, Co Cars, ZPN Energy and Gamma Energy.
This project is part of a nationwide move to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality - the government has announced a ban on the sales of new cars and vans powered wholly by petrol and diesel from 2030. A key aim is to increase local access to electric vehicle charging points for those areas where people can only park on the street.
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council cabinet member for Highways management, said: ‘We know that many are seriously considering buying an electric vehicle and access charging points will be a major factor in their decision.
‘This exciting project is a major part of that and will give residents access to charge points in the heart of their communities.’