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Electric Vehicles

We are committed to providing expertise and guidance to empower you to embrace a low carbon future. We are working hard to make your transition to electric vehicles as easy as possible.

 

Read our strategy  

Some key facts...

£58million

allocated for 

Electric Vehicle

investments

Charging hubs

will be built in public car parks, 

supermarkets and

taxi ranks

 

Our 'high' prediction would see

3 million

vehicles in our area by 

2030

 

We predict up to 

217,000

chargers will be connected to 

our network by 2023

We predict 

Net

Zero

CO2 emissions

by 2050

50 year

asset life on our network

We have now published our 2020 Electric Vehicle strategy, summary strategy and our EV Capacity Map. 

The document demonstrates our vision for electric vehicle recharging solutions for a range of customer types. 

EV Capacity Map

One element of our plan to accommodate electric vehicles on our network is to make use of existing capacity. 

Full EV strategy

This document sets out our goals and ambitions to help make your transition to an electric vehicle as easy as possible. 

Summary EV strategy

This summary document outlines the steps we’re taking in 2020 to to prepare our network for the millions of electric vehicle drivers.

Low carbon technologies are expected to play an important role in achieving the UK’s targets for improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions.

To make an application for an electric vehicle and/or heat pump installations, please complete and send us an application form.

For more information, please visit the Energy Networks Association information pages on electric vehicles and heat pumps, available to view here.

Getting Electric Vehicles Moving Guide

This guide will provide you with all you need to know about installing on-street charge points.

Electric Vehicle Charging & DNO Engagement

This guide will provide you with information specifically tailored to local authority customers delivering public charging points.  

EV Drivers Guide

This guide will help you to make an informed decision on making the change from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle to a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

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