The English city of Plymouth is set to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, investing £2.415 million from the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund. The Plymouth City Council’s plan will see new on-street and public charging options implemented across the city to enhance access for EV owners.
As part of this initiative, the Council will pilot a new method for on-street charging with 100 pavement channels, allowing residents to run cables from their homes to charge vehicles parked nearby. This system, a first for Plymouth, is aimed at residents who can park near their homes and will be introduced on a trial basis.
For EV owners without access to curbside parking, the city will also install 600 charging pedestals and/or flush-fitting 7kW chargers, expected to serve 1,200 bays. The chargers will be located in public areas, including streets and car parks, targeting residents who lack off-street parking options. “We already have over 300 parking bays for electric vehicle charging across the city, but we need to make it easier for residents to charge electric vehicles close to home,” said Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport.
This expansion marks a significant step in Plymouth’s efforts to support sustainable transportation and facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles across the city.