Plymouth to install more than 750 on-street EV charging points with £2.4 million government grant
By Eve
Plymouth City Council will deploy over 750 dual on-street EV charging points using £2.4 million in government funding awarded in 2024, targeting areas with limited off-street parking. The rollout, part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project, will begin in spring through partnerships with charge point operators Connected Kerb and Believ, who will provide additional private investment. Councillor John Stephens described the initiative as a major milestone to remove barriers to EV ownership for residents without driveways.
Why it matters: The project demonstrates how LEVI funding is accelerating large scale municipal procurements, with Plymouth's dual operator model offering a template for councils balancing public grants and private capital. For CPOs, the spring start date and partnership structure signal immediate deployment opportunities in high density residential zones across UK cities.