Northumberland County Council has approved the installation of 36 additional electric vehicle charging points across 26 locations. This expansion aims to enhance the existing public charging network within the region.
The project is supported by over £1 million in external funding provided through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. This financial support is allocated for the rollout of the infrastructure until 2029.
Regarding the installation sites, 78 per cent of the new chargers will be placed on council-owned land. The remaining units will be installed on third-party property under specific licensing agreements.
The council's internal EV team is tasked with the installation and ongoing maintenance of the new units. Revenue generated from the operation of these chargers will cover management, maintenance, and running costs.
This initiative follows the recent introduction of 14 battery-electric buses from BYD into the local transport network, further expanding the region's sustainable infrastructure.
