Plan for new Kirklees EV charging points gets go-ahead
The move comes as part of a multi-million pound investment in charging infrastructure across the region
New Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points will be rolled out across Kirklees, with more than 20 locations confirmed.
The move comes as part of a multi-million pound investment in the shape of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, with just under £2.5m allocated to Kirklees from the government. Further cash from private providers will take the total earmarked for Kirklees to around £3.8m.
The first installations are expected to begin later this year, with ‘phase one’ of the scheme covering installation at the following 23 areas:
Springwood, Spring Wood Street, Huddersfield
New Street Car Park, Lupton Square, Honley
Shaw Cross Community Centre, Dewsbury
New Way Long Stay Car Park, Batley
High Street Car Park, Birstall
Camroyd Street Car Park, Dewsbury
17 Carlisle Cl, Meltham, Holmfirth
25 Station Rd, Holmfirth
99 College St, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield
Wellington Road West Library Car Park, Dewsbury
4 John St, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield
48 George St, Cleckheaton
King’s Bridge Road Car Park, Huddersfield
39 King St, Heckmondwike
Meltham Road Car Park, Netherton
Field Lane Long Stay Car Park, Batley
War Memorial Car Park, Denby Dale
CO-OP Car Park, Skelmanthorpe
Church Street Car Park, Emley
57 Harpe Inge, Huddersfield
10 Warton St, Liversedge
59 School St, Moldgreen
28 Mains Ave, Cowersley
Further expansion into on-street locations is planned for later phases of the scheme, with this to be delivered in 2026/27.
Councillor Moses Crook, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, said: “As electric vehicles become more popular, the LEVI funding and private investment enables us to vastly improve the charging infrastructure in Kirklees.
“This pilot scheme is a critical step in making electric vehicles more accessible. We know that many households without off-street parking are currently limited if they have an electric vehicle. These new chargers mean that if someone wants to make the switch to an electric vehicle, it will be a more practical option.”