Bristol to Add 300+ EV Charging Points This Summer
Bristol City Council is set to install over 300 electric cars charging points across the West of England region this summer. The £4.9 million project, funded by the combined authority's green recovery fund, will see 187 electric cars charging points installed in Bristol alone. Councillors Don Alexander and Kye Dudd have commented on the initiative, highlighting its benefits and considerations.
The rollout will prioritise community charging hubs, destination charging at public places like supermarkets, and residential street electric cars charging points. In Bristol, this means 11 community charging points, 26 destination charging points, and 150 residential street electric cars charging points. Councillor Don Alexander, cabinet member for transport, noted that while electric cars are part of the solution, the needs of people with disabilities must be considered in electric cars charging point installation.
Councillor Kye Dudd, cabinet member for housing and energy services, welcomed the investment. He believes it will encourage more residents to opt for electric cars, boosting confidence in electric cars charging. The project is part of the UK government's initiative to expand electric cars infrastructure, often involving local councils and regional authorities.
The West of England region is set to gain over 300 new electric cars charging points this summer, with Bristol receiving 187 of them. The £4.9 million project aims to boost confidence in electric cars charging and encourage more people to switch to electric mobility. The council has considered the needs of people with disabilities in the installation process.
