Plymouth works with Believ and Connected Kerb

Plymouth City Council has is working with two chargepoint operators to continue its roll-out of accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Connected Kerb and Believ have been appointed as the chargepoint operators for the city’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project.

The LEVI project will deliver 750 dual on-street charging points, located in areas with limited access to off-street parking.

In 2024, £2.4m was granted to the council as part of the government funded LEVI initiative, which aims to help make moving to electric cars easier for residents, ensuring that drivers without off-street parking have convenient access to charging facilities.

Cllr John Stephens, cabinet member for strategic transport said: “This is a major milestone for Plymouth, and we are already seeing how our EV strategy is benefitting residents who have an electric car.

“We are taking a significant step towards delivering a reliable, accessible charging network for residents who do not have off-street parking. This investment will help remove a key barrier to electric vehicle ownership.”

Aviation, maritime and decarbonisation minister Keir Mather said: “We know charging availability is one of the biggest barriers to people buying an EV so it’s great to see £2.4m of our investment delivering over 750 new chargers for drivers in Plymouth, giving them the confidence to go electric knowing they can charge up when they’re on the go.

“We’re also helping with upfront costs when going electric through our Electric Car Grant which has helped 55,000 drivers up to £3750 off new EV’s.”

Guy Bartlett, chief executive of Believ, said: “We are proud to partner with Plymouth City Council on this significant roll-out. At Believ, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable EV charging infrastructure at the heart of communities.”

Connected Kerb chief executive Chris Pateman-Jones added: “This project is about making EV charging fair and accessible for everyone. By working with Plymouth City Council, we’re ensuring residents without driveways can confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, helping the city lead the way in sustainable transport.”

Works are aiming to start in the spring and further information about this will be announced in due course.

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