Plymouth powers ahead with EV city wide charging network

The city is set to team up with two leading charge point operators, who are providing substantial private investment, to continue the rollout of accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging.

The appointment of Connected Kerb and Believ as charge point operators for the city’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project, marks a significant step toward delivering EV charging solutions across Plymouth.

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

In 2024, £2.4 million was granted to the Council as part of the Government funded initiative and will help make moving to electric cars easier for residents, ensuring that drivers without off-street parking have convenient access to charging facilities.

Councillor 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, CEO of Believ, said: “We are proud to partner with Plymouth City Council on this significant rollout. At Believ, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable EV charging infrastructure at the heart of communities.

Connected Kerb CEO 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.

If you are unable to charge an EV at home, you can suggest a potential residential location on the interactive map. Any suggestions provided are not a guarantee but will help to inform the rollout of our EV charge points.