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Local Authority &
Council charging
A number of councils have developed their own Electric Vehicle strategies, a good example of this is the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme. Not all councils and communities will require such a detailed strategy and EV Driver has assisted a number of councils in choosing the most suitable model that works for them . It makes sense to access the grant funding that is available to get the right solution in place now and future proof the locations.
Where to start
Local council resources are limited and you will need to spend wisely, you may wish to provide public charge points but where are the best sites and what needs to be considered.
Funding is available, the UK Government has a grants available for Local Authorities (LA) to install on-street residential charge points. See the government funding page for more in depth information.
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EV Driver can help on an advisory level right through to supply, installation and management of your charge units.
What to consider
The type of chargers-slow-fast-rapid even ultra rapid, on-street off-street, disabled drivers, parent & child , hubs-shared facilities. Whatever you need right now, consideration needs to be made for future growth , the number of charge units required now and in the future will need to be factored in at the outset.
Sites- Choosing where to locate the charge units without factoring in the power connections can be a costly decision. Seeking advice early on can save considerable time and money.
Potential new users Taxi/Private hire businesses, residents, fleets and how to provide multi use EV charging and create revenue streams.
Shopping centres-train stations-park and ride sites, rural market towns each has its own needs and requirements where drivers may need to recharge after longer journeys or top-up along the way.