Both locations were chosen after receiving support during a public consultation
New electric vehicle charge points have been installed in Northamptonshire. It is part of West Northamptonshire Council’s ongoing work to support more sustainable modes of transport.
The two new chargers in Daventry can cater for up to four vehicles at a time, while the new unit in Welford offers two charging bays. They are Connected Kerb’s Gecko 7kW Fast Chargers, which can fully charge a car from empty to 80 per cent in 3-4 hours.. The charge points help the council support the UK Government target to ensure a transition from fossil fuels to electric power by 2030, when the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned.
The ORCS grant is a scheme available to local authorities to provide EV charging infrastructure to areas lacking off-street parking, a key barrier to preventing people from transitioning to an EV. The grant has provided £17,310 towards the project with Connected Kerb providing a further contribution, meaning the project has been delivered at minimal expense to the Council.At NorthantsLive we're more than just news.
"We also look forward to welcoming visitors to the village to use the charge points while they enjoy the village and its amenities and also take in the countryside walks.”