Up to 2,500 public electric vehicle chargers will be installed in Leicestershire

Residents, businesses, shoppers and commuters will be able to have an input on where they would like to see the EV charging points.

More than £3 million in Government funding has been allocated to install electric vehicle chargepoints across Leicestershire.

The funding will be used from 2024/25 and is expected to deliver up to 2,500 public electric vehicle chargepoints in Leicestershire by the end of 2030.

The locations for the charging points have not yet been identified but the council said that they will focus on locations with the greatest public need, including residential streets where there is a high proportion of housing without access to private off-street parking. 

Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said: "This is a fantastic boost for Leicestershire and we welcome this investment from central government. It means we can begin the delivery of chargepoints across the county, but we also look forward to further discussions with the government about future funding for this important infrastructure. "

Residents, businesses, shoppers and commuters will be able to have an input on where they would like to see EV charging points across Leicestershire with a countywide survey set to launch in the autumn.