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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.

 

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Some key facts...

Charging hubs

will be built in public car parks,

supermarkets and 

taxi ranks

 

Domestic chargers will provide

150 mile 

range overnight

Super chargers at

motorway services

will provide full charge in 

15 minutes

We predict up to

217,000

chargers will be connected to

our network by 2023

Our 'high' prediction would see

3 million 

vehicles in our area by 

2030

We have now published our Electric Vehicle 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. 

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EV Strategy Report

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

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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.

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Electric Vehicle Charging & DNO Engagement

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

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