New electric vehicle charging points installed in two Charnwood car parks

The seven charging points can serve up to 14 vehicles at a time.

Seven charging points are now available at The Nook car park in Anstey and King Street car park in Sileby.

The Council has secured Government funding to add electric vehicle charging points within the borough.

Cllr Louise Jones, the Council's lead member for climate action and net zero, said: “I am pleased to see these electric vehicle charging points installed in car parks in Anstey and Sileby.

“These points make having an electric vehicle more accessible for residents who might not be able to have chargers installed at their homes.

“Hopefully, it will encourage more residents to buy an electric vehicle and reduce the borough’s carbon footprint.”

The seven charging points can serve up to 14 vehicles at a time and are being operated by provider Blink Charging.

All charging points are now live and available for use. King Street car park in Sileby also has one rapid charger which was installed in 2021.