North Lincolnshire Council is rolling out a minimum of 470 EV charge points in partnership with charge point operator Believ.

The new project, which is majority funded by Believ and part-funded via the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, will support local residents who cannot charge their vehicles at home and will improve access to EV infrastructure in Northern England.

The project will reinforce the North Lincolnshire Council’s commitment to promoting cleaner, more sustainable transport through enhanced EV infrastructure. As one in four households in North Lincolnshire don’t have off-street parking, the initiative will improve charging accessibility in the region to encourage wider adoption of EVs.

The chargers will be installed in both urban and rural locations, as well as a high volume in residential areas to reflect user demand. A mixture of fast and rapid chargers will be deployed, with 16 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in key car parks across the county for drivers needing to charge en-route.

Councillor David Rose, Cabinet Member for Environment and Strategy at North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It is important that the needs of residents, businesses and visitors are met, which this new scheme aims to do, to benefit the area now and in the future.

“We are committed to supporting residents make cleaner, greener transport options and part of that is making the right infrastructure available in local communities. Not everyone has the option of off-street parking, which is why a high number of chargers will be located in these residential areas.”

Keir Mather, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, commented: “Charge point figures in North Lincolnshire are up 47% in the past year and drivers can save thousands off the price of new EVs through our Electric Car Grant which continues to expand with more models being added from the most popular brands.”

The project follows a competitive tender process that saw Believ selected for its ability to ensure a consistent and reliable network of charge points that will meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors to North Lincolnshire.

Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said: “With North Lincolnshire Council, we are working with partners who are driven by a desire to support as many local people as possible making the transition to EVs. Our shared goals to help decarbonise transport and deliver cleaner air for all will create a partnership that will benefit the area for many years to come.”