Electric vehicle charging points installed in car parks in Charnwood

Published: Mon 18th December, 2023

Electric vehicle charging points have been installed in two car parks in Charnwood.

Seven charging points are now available at The Nook car park in Anstey and King Street car park in Sileby which are both operated by Charnwood Borough Council.

The Council has secured Government funding to add electric vehicle charging points within the borough.

Cllr Louise Jones, the Council's lead member for climate action and net zero, said: “I am pleased to see these electric vehicle charging points installed in car parks in Anstey and Sileby.

“These points make having an electric vehicle more accessible for residents who might not be able to have chargers installed at their homes.

“Hopefully, it will encourage more residents to buy an electric vehicle and reduce the borough’s carbon footprint.”

The charging points have been created thanks to specific funding which supports the creation of charging points in areas where residents do not have off-street parking. The Council secured around £60,000 of government funding.

The seven charging points can serve up to 14 vehicles at a time and are being operated by provider Blink Charging. More details can be found on their website.

All charging points are now live and available for use. King Street car park in Sileby also has one rapid charger which was installed in 2021.

The Council has recently declared a climate emergency and committed to working with partners and communities to reduce carbon emissions and help limit global warming.