Warrington and Believ to create charging hubs in car parks

Warrington Borough Council is helping residents and visitors transition to electric vehice with the installation of new charging infrastructure.  

The EV chargepoints are being delivered by Believ, which will manage the planning, site logistics, installation, operation and ongoing maintenance of the chargepoints. 

The roll-out focuses on four car parks. Across all the sites,a total of ten fast, six rapid and two ultra rapid sockets will be deployed, with an option to scale up with additional chargepoints in the future, based on location utilisation. 

The installations will feature accessible chargepoints that meet PAS 1899 compliance requirements.

The project will be financed using the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) funding and Believ investment. 

By advancing cleaner transport options and investing in future-proof infrastructure, the council aims to drive bold climate action and promote the adoption of electric vehicles as a key component of Warrington’s greener future.  

One site features a rapid charging bay and will be dedicated to charging for EV taxis in the area. This facility will aid Warrington’s wider strategy to transition local taxis to EVs.

Warrington cabinet member for climate change, sustainability and the environment, Cllr Tony Higgins, said: “Reducing our use of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles is a key response to the growing climate emergency, helping to improve air quality in our borough. We’re delighted to be partnering with Believ as part of our work to make this goal a reality.” 

Guy Bartlett, Believ chief executive, said: “We’re proud to be supporting sustainable transport in Northwest England through this LEVI pilot. It’s positive to see Warrington Borough Council’s commitment to improving sustainable transport and working towards cleaner air for residents and visitors.” 

The installation is set to begin in summer 2026.