New funding for EV chargepoints in North Yorkshire
The county is one of five areas identified for the new rollout
Last updated 5th Feb 2024
Nearly £5.4 million is being given to North Yorkshire to accelerate the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.
The county is one of five areas being handed cash by the Government under its 'Plan for Drivers'.
The money is designed to support the installation of hundreds of new chargers.
The Government says it wants to support the increasing number of EV drivers in the county and those looking to make the switch.
Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Anthony Browne said: “We’re getting on with delivering our Plan for Drivers, and this latest set of measures will mean EV owners everywhere benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints, with over £5.3m of dedicated funding just for North Yorkshire.
“Across the country the Government has already spent over £2bn to ensure a smooth switch to EVs, and we’re committed to supporting drivers as we transition towards net zero in a proportionate way that doesn’t burden working people.”
Fully electric vehicles accounted for over 16% of the new UK car market in 2023, according to industry statistics.