More EV Charging Points Set For Harborough If £935K Bid In Successful

More electric car charging points could be coming to the Harborough District if a bid for £935,000 of government funding is successful.

Leicestershire County Council is one of five local authorities to apply for the cash, which would fund 100 points across the county, the majority of which would be placed in residential areas.

Council leader Nick Rushton said:   “We’re a green council and we want to play our part in driving the EV revolution in Leicestershire. Research has shown people are making the EV switch now and this will accelerate once the ban on new petrol and diesel engines in 2030 kicks in. This investment will help residents make greener choices and crucially underpin public confidence in the EV market.”

“Given the rural nature of our county, it’s essential we have a comprehensive network of public charging points so that motorists can travel without the worry of finding a place to power up, and residents without driveways know they can charge their vehicles close to home. We’re very hopeful that this bid will be successful so that we can install the vital infrastructure needed now.”

If the bid is successful, suggested locations for the charging points would be subject to public consultation.

Harborough Council has already installed charging points in some of its car parks as latest figures show there are, with nearly 300 electric cars registered in the district and predictions the number to rise to around 6,000 by 2025.