Going Electric
Electric vehicles (EV) and alternative fuels have a vital role to play in meeting decarbonisation goals and creating a more sustainable and cleaner transport sector.
Our work is focused on establishing a comprehensive and fairly priced electric vehicle charging network that caters to the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. We also want to unlock alternative fuel options to meet the requirements of commercial and business users, including those in freight, as well as introduce the use of ultra-low emission vehicles to support bus and rail services across the peninsula.
EV Strategy
Our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Study provides the evidence base for shaping future EV charging policy across the region.
The number of EVs is projected to rise from 99,000 today to between 2.3 and 3.2 million by 2035. To keep pace, the public charging network must grow substantially — from just 2,408 charge points in January 2023 to between 54,800 and 74,400 by 2035.
EV Charging Infrastructure
The public charging network must keep pace with demand, giving EV users the confidence to travel across the peninsula knowing they can recharge when needed. Any expansion of the EV network must be guided by robust evidence on demand and future requirements.
To support this, Transport for the North launched the EVCI Framework in October 2022. Throughout 2024, the framework will be rolled out to other Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs), including Peninsula Transport. Once in place, it will provide a nationwide source of EV charging intelligence, offering consistent data and insights to shape infrastructure planning across England.
EV Stakeholder Forum and STB EV Action Plan
The EV Forum is central to achieving our goal of “going electric.” It brings together leading organisations from across the EV sector to collaborate and deliver on the South West’s charging and infrastructure needs.
The forum will be driven by an EV Action Plan, currently being developed in partnership with Western Gateway STB. This plan will set out how STBs can best support local authorities in delivering EV programmes, while also identifying opportunities for cross-boundary charge point provision to ensure a consistent, joined-up network across the region.
