More than 16,000 new EV chargers are set to be installed in the Midlands thanks to more than £40 million of UK Government funding.
The investment from the Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund has been allocated to 13 local authorities, supported by transport body Midlands Connect.
The new chargers are set to be deployed across the region, including in smaller towns and rural areas.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: “Making charging as seamless and as easy as possible is a crucial to making the switch to electric a success, and rolling out over 16,000 chargers across the Midlands will make driving an EV cheaper and easier, especially for those without a driveway.”
Midlands Connect CEO Maria Machancoses said: “We are delighted that our collaboration with local authorities has resulted in a significant funding boost for electric vehicle infrastructure across the region.
“This is a great step in moving towards a reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure network across the Midlands, which will become increasingly important as we move closer to the 2035 ban of diesel and petrol vehicles.
“We will continue to work with local authorities to accelerate the roll-out of electric vehicle infrastructure across the Midlands.”
Authorities receiving funding are as follows: Derby City Council (£1,758,000); Derbyshire County Council (£6,604,000); Lincolnshire County Council (£5,620,000); Herefordshire Council (£1,124,000); Nottingham City Council (£1,704,000); Nottinghamshire County Council (£5,522,000); Staffordshire County Council (£4,588,000); Stoke-on-Trent City Council (£2,693,000); Telford & Wrekin Council (£1,020,000); Worcestershire County Council (£3,481,000); Warwickshire County Council (£3,295,000); Leicestershire County Council (£3,151,000); Rutland County Council (£257,000).
