Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy & Plan 2024-2030
Executive Summary
North Lincolnshire Council will accelerate the switch to electric vehicles to support a clean, green future for our residents, businesses and visitors.
The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy has been developed to support a smooth transition to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) in response to the Government’s aims set out in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, “Taking Charge,” where an obligation is placed on local authorities to take a leading role in the transition to electric vehicles and commitment to phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
The North Lincolnshire Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy sets out the evidenced based approach that the council will take when providing publicly available chargepoints in the future. Providing the required Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) will be a challenge, but the reward will be reduced greenhouse gas emissions because of less petrol and diesel vehicles on the roads, in turn supporting the council’s environmental targets and playing our part in tackling the climate crisis.
“More and more people in North Lincolnshire are choosing sustainable modes of transport to do their bit in protecting the environment for future generations. The council is committed to supporting local people make cleaner, greener choices of transport and this involves supporting the roll out of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.”
“We are working closely with the Government and businesses to ensure that everyone in North Lincolnshire has simple access to charge their electric vehicles. Charging should not be a barrier to entry and by committing to this plan we will work hard to break down barriers for North Lincolnshire residents and businesses.”
Cllr Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council
Introduction
This section sets the scene of North Lincolnshire and the council’s ambition towards an electric future for residents, businesses and visitors.
Electric Future for North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council’s commitment to a sustainable future is demonstrated through its target of achieving carbon ‘Net Zero’ emissions by 2030. The council’s ambition is driven by the ‘A Green Future‘ plan, a comprehensive strategy encompassing various facets of sustainability, decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and community involvement.
A core objective of ‘A Green Future’ is to deepen the connection between residents and their environment, fostering collaborations, advocating protection, and appreciating the environment. The council believes that every individual in North Lincolnshire should have a stake in, and benefit from, a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable environment.
The EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy forms part of a wider suite of policies to drive towards a cleaner and greener North Lincolnshire. The strategy is therefore put forward to enable and encourage the uptake of more sustainable transport in tandem with promoting and enabling modal shift, active travel opportunities and cleaner carbon reduced travel options for all communities, businesses and visitors to North Lincolnshire.
A key driver to the successful adoption of electric vehicles is the ability to adequately charge vehicles. For some the natural choice will be through home charging in an off-street setting, but this will not be available for many as North Lincolnshire has a proportion of homes (approximately 27%) that do not have off-street parking.
North Lincolnshire presents challenges given its mix of urban and rural attributes. Whilst more urban areas such as Scunthorpe display traits of higher population density, resulting in limited space for an EV charging network, the broader region is largely rural, with potentially less developed local electrical grid infrastructure.
A range of charging infrastructure options will therefore be required to complement the various types of housing provision in the area. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy articulates a clear vision for the expansion of public electric charging infrastructure, ensuring fair priced and inclusive charging provision. To deliver on these ambitions requires transformational change in the local transport network, particularly in facilitating the adoption of EVs and the required charging network.
The strategies are set to evolve with annual reviews, reflecting the dynamic nature of the EV sector and the council’s proactive role in facilitating the transition to sustainable transport solutions.
Rationale
This section outlines the reason behind the deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in the area, including local, regional and national policy contexts.
North Lincolnshire Council’s commitment to a sustainable future is clearly demonstrated through its target of achieving carbon ‘net zero’ emissions by 2030.
The council’s ambition is driven by the ‘A Green Future’ plan, a comprehensive strategy encompassing various facets of sustainability, decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and community involvement. A core objective of ‘A Green Future’ is to deepen the connection between residents and their environment, fostering collaborations, advocating protection, and appreciating the environment. The council believes that every individual in North Lincolnshire should have a stake in, and benefit from, a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable environment.
The initial purchase price of an EV is slightly higher compared to a traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle; however, this cost is becoming more comparable as the demand and production volume increases for EV’s. Additionally, EV drivers are mostly still in a better position than ICE drivers who must fill up at the pump. Many EV drivers charge at home for most of their energy needs and can take advantage of a lower price off-peak tariff and occasionally top up on rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) en-route.
The issue remains with residents who do not have a driveway and are reliant on public EVCI, these costs are more expensive than home charging and therefore over time can become more expensive than ICE vehicles. It is important that mechanisms are in place to ensure Charge Point Operators (CPOs) keep charging prices competitive and offer discounted rates for off-peak charging to encourage this user group to make the switch to electric.
Over 14 million disabled people reside in the UK, including 2.35 million utilising the blue badge parking scheme. An estimated 1.35 million disabled individuals are reliant on public charge point infrastructure. In 2022, the Motability Foundation and OZEV co-sponsored PAS 1899, setting a new standard for accessible EVCI. This standard offers guidance for designers, manufacturers, procurers, and operators of public charge points. Consideration must be given to the design and functionality of EVCI to ensure that it is accessible to all EV users. The guidance is not legislative and provides recommendations only, however NLC will consider PAS 1899 in the implementation of all EVCI (where feasible).
Due to the technological advances in EV’s and EVCI, the EV market has experienced strong growth in recent years. For example, batteries are becoming more efficient meaning their charging speed and lifespan is increasing, therefore giving people the confidence to switch to electric. Other technologies such as bidirectional (two way) charging allows EV batteries to not only draw power from the grid, but also send energy back to it or other devices, potentially allowing EV users to save/make money. Technology will continue to develop and make EV’s a firm choice for many.
The ZEV mandate is a legal requirement that states that 28% of new car sales are EVs in 2025, 52% are EVs in 2028 and 80% are pure electric in 2030. Then, by 2035, 100% of new vehicles sold must be emission-free. Given this government mandate, a further uptake in EV sales is anticipated, emphasising the need for a robust and reliable charging infrastructure network.
The European Environmental Agency (EAA) confirmed in a recent report that EV’s emit 17-30% less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire lifecycle than ICE vehicles. For local air quality, EV’s also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level. However, even EV’s emit particulate matter from tyre and break wear. EV’s can significantly decrease noise pollution in urban areas as the electric motors are much quieter than traditional ICE vehicles.
The rationale for large scale EVCI deployment can be further supported by National, Regional and Local policies. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy (2024 – 2030) is underpinned by these key policies to ensure the suggested implementation approach is in line with the local and regional contexts, but also compliant with national policies.
National
- Taking charge: the electric vehicle infrastructure strategy (2022) 300,000 public chargepoints in the UK by 2030
- The Ten-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
- Aim 4 – Accelerating the shift to zero emission vehicles.
Regional
- Greater Lincolnshire Local Industrial Strategy
- Becoming a world leader in the way people, goods and services move.
- Greater Lincolnshire ULEV Strategy
- Deliver the right EVCP solutions for the right location.
- Humber 2030 Vision
Local
- A Green Future
- NLC aim to be carbon net zero by 2030.
- NL Council Plan 2022 – 2025
- NL Local Plan
- 1 EVCP per dwelling & 5% of all parking provision on commercial developments.
- NL Economic Growth Plan
Opportunities
- Enabling the switch to zero-emission vehicles will play a major role in North Lincolnshire Council’s Net zero and carbon reduction goals.
- Improve air quality and ultimately people’s health.
- Operational cost savings to residents and businesses switching to the cheaper mode of transport.
- Support new jobs and growth opportunities in management and maintenance of new EVCI.
- Technologies becoming available to support residents to charge at home e.g. cross pavement solutions
- Commercial opportunity of a new revenue stream.
- Support and play a role in alleviating pressures in local energy infrastructure (bidirectional flow of electricity).
| Barriers | Addressing the barriers |
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Installing EVCI where there is no demand. (i.e. saturating the market with off-street chargepoints) Installing the wrong type of technology in the wrong location, not meeting the need of residents, businesses and visitors to the area. |
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| Charging inequity and increasing the disparity between charging infrastructure. |
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| Safety concerns and encouraging bad charging practices causing trip hazards etc |
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| Installing chargepoints that are not accessible and compliant with PAS 1889 standards. |
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| Continued range anxiety from users, halting the transition to EV’s |
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Objectives
This section sets strategic objectives which will underpin the achievement of North Lincolnshire Council’s vision.
Objective 1
Increase awareness and knowledge of EV’s and associated infrastructure in North Lincolnshire.
- Engage with residents and businesses to increase their awareness of environmental issues and improve their knowledge of EV’s and charging infrastructure.
- Build confidence in various user groups to encourage the switch to electric
- Consult with residents on appropriate locations for EV charging infrastructure
Objective 2
Develop a robust network of public chargepoints that are reliable, fair priced and inclusive.
- Provide different types of charging infrastructure which suit the diverse needs of the area reflecting various housing, demographics and transportation characteristics.
- Install a minimum of 469 charging sockets across North Lincolnshire by 2030, ensuring a good minimum level of chargepoint provision and social equity to residents, businesses and visitors
- In most locations with limited off-street parking, the nearest dedicated public chargepoint will be within a 5-minute walk by the end of 2030 and within a 3-minute walk by 2035.
- Expand the rapid charging network (50kW+), with increased provision in town centre locations and on main arterial routes.
Objective 3
Contribute to North Lincolnshire’s carbon emission reduction targets by supporting the transition to electric vehicles.
- Save 243,600t of carbon by 2030 and 741,500t of carbon by 2035 by supporting residents and businesses to switch their vehicles to electric.
Objective 4
Adapt to changing technologies and future proof charging infrastructure.
- Explore technologies that allow residents to charge at home and benefit from home charging tariffs, even if they do not have off-street parking.
- Engage with a range of CPOs to ensure that a mix of charging technologies is available across North Lincolnshire, including trials of new technologies.
Current Status
This section highlights the current position of the local region in relation to number of EV’s, EVCI and environmental considerations.
Vehicle ownership
North Lincolnshire has a population of 169,700 residents where 81.5% of households have access to a car or van, this is significantly higher than the national average of 45%. 62% of residents travel by car or van to get to work, compared to a national average of 45%. (2021 Census).
North Lincolnshire has a mix of urban and rural attributes which provides challenges to residents, businesses and visitors who are reliant upon car/van ownership to travel in and around the region. Only 6.3% of residents use public bus, coach, train or bicycle to work.
EV uptake
As of Q1 2024, there are 1,976 electric cars and vans (this includes battery electric, plug in hybrids and range extended electric) in North Lincolnshire. Although the trajectory of EV uptake has been positive over the past 4 years, the number of EV’s equates to less than 2% of all registered vehicles. TfN anticipate that the number of EV’s in the area will increase to 18,814 by 2030 and 41,406 by 2035. To support this rapid growth in EV’s, there is a need to increase the number of public EVCI in the area.
Figure 1. Number of EV’s registered in North Lincolnshire by battery type
Figure 2. Number of EV’s registered in North Lincolnshire by vehicle type.
EV charging infrastructure
North Lincolnshire currently has 28 EVCP’s ranging from standard (7kW) and fast (22kW) public chargepoints operated by Evolt but owned by NLC, this means that the council can set the tariff for the chargepoints and ensure a fair and equitable price for all users.
NLC is in the process of deploying 35 on-street residential lamp column chargepoints with operator Ubitricity. Once live and commissioned (November 2024) this will see an increase of charging provision of 63 public chargepoints available in the area. The chargepoints are deployed across a range of location types as highlighted in figure. Three with a mix of on-street locations, council owned public car parks and community hubs. Any home based, workplace or private destination available across the area are not included within this data set. Transport for the North (TfN) forecast that by 2030, 510 chargepoints across a range of charging speeds are needed in the area to support the number of residents who switch to an EV and 847 by 2035 based on the UK Government/TfN ‘Business as Usual’ travel scenario.
Figure 4. Utilisation of EVCP’s in North Lincolnshire
Utilisation
As a result of increased EVCI, more residents have the confidence to switch to electric knowing they can easily charge their EV, particularly for residents who do not have access to off-street parking. This is proven through the increased utilisation of existing charging infrastructure which averages at just below 5% but has steadily increased over time. Additionally, there are 707 unique drivers in North Lincolnshire now registered to the CPO app, again increasing over time, evidencing increased demand of the infrastructure.
Figure 3. Number of EVCP’s in North Lincolnshire by Location Type.
Road Transport Emissions
Between 2011 and 2022 there was a 0.6% increase in the amount of CO2 emitted by transport in North Lincolnshire. This lags significantly behind the UK average of an 9.7% reduction. Emissions fell significantly in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. Before this, transport CO2 emissions in North Lincolnshire had increased by 11% between 2011 and 2019, while the average increase seen nationally was less than 1%. Since 2020, emissions have risen again, by 4% in North Lincolnshire, whereas the nationwide increase has been 10%. 1.14 billion miles were driven on local roads in 2023, up 13% from 1.01 billion miles in 2011.
Figure 5. Change in transport emissions in North Lincolnshire (2011 to 2022)
| Change between 2011 and 2022 | |
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| A roads | -3.8% (148.3kt CO2e to 142.7kt CO2e) |
| Motorways | +13.6% (136.0kt CO2e to 154.5kt CO2e) |
| Minor roads | -5.6% (123.9kt CO2e to 117.0kt CO2e) |
| Diesel railways | -20.8% (12.5kt CO2e to 9.9kt CO2e) |
| Other transport | -5.2% (13.3kt CO2e to 12.6kt CO2e) |
Table 1. Transport emissions by locations in North Lincolnshire
Other Pollutants
Electric vehicles help to reduce exhaust emissions of local air quality as there is no combustion. The main pollutant of concern under Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) for exhaust emissions is Nitric Oxide (NOx) which reacts with oxygen to form Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). The Council monitor this pollutant at many locations across the district and comply with both the hourly and annual NO2 Air Quality Objectives. The main pollutant of concern in North Lincolnshire is PM10, for which transport related emissions are largely linked to tyre/brake wear and road abrasion. Exhaust emissions are generally less relevant for particulate matter.
Delivery Plan
This section showcases North Lincolnshire Council’s delivery plan to achieve the 4 overarching objectives of the EV Strategy.
Build confidence in various user groups to switch to electric
Despite the potential benefits, EV adoption in North Lincolnshire is still in its early stages. To support a rapid growth in EV’s, there is a need to increase the number of public EVCI across the area, but also understand the barriers to adoption. The Diffusion of Innovation theory outlines the stages through which new innovations typically pass. By examining where EV’s fall on the adoption curve will provide valuable insights into the factors that drive the early adopters to switch to electric and the barriers preventing widespread adoption.
The data tells us that the number of residents with an electric/hybrid vehicle is low in comparison to overall vehicle registrations. This evidences that the adoption rate in the area based on the Innovation Theory sits between ‘Innovators’ and Early Adopters’. North Lincolnshire Council need to build confidence in the local community to make the transition to electric by ensuring a fair priced and reliable charging network, but also by engaging with specific user groups (early majority, late majority, laggards) to understand their specific barriers and how NLC can support them to overcome these. In person engagement will be important to myth bust and to enable an experiential learning environment for these groups via roadshows, open events.
Adopter Categories
Innovators – These are the first individuals to adopt electric vehicles. They tend to be risk-takers who are both open to trying new ideas and technologies and have the means to do so.
Early adopters – Typically opinion leaders who are influential in their community. Because of early adopters, electric vehicles start to become more prevalent.
Early majority – This group tends to be more practical and deliberate in their decision making.
Late majority – These individuals tend to be sceptical and cautious, adopting electric vehicles slowly and when they are already somewhat popular.
Laggards – These individuals are often resistant to change and may require significant incentives to switch. This consumer group are most resistant to electric car innovations.
Consult with residents
Community consultation will initially be undertaken via an interactive dashboard that allows residents to suggest a location for an EVCP, this could be a car park, residential area, area of destination or an on-street location. Gaining this information allows NLC to understand existing demographics of user groups which in turn, informs future site selection and power requirement for EVCP’s in specific localities. Suggesting a location for an EV charge point does not guarantee that the charge point will be installed, due diligence of each site location will be undertaken by North Lincolnshire Council alongside a Charge Point Operator to determine the viability of the location. The dashboard strengthens the community voice and capacity to influence local decisions for North Lincolnshire, thus empowering each resident to engage with the EV Chargepoint Strategy.
Future public engagement
It is important each ward is assessed independently as the requirements for EVCP’s will vary amongst urban and rural areas, therefore future public engagement will be targeted on a ward-by-ward basis. Additional events and marketing opportunities will be explored for residents and businesses to promote the benefits of EV’s/EVCI, this includes:
- Promote salary sacrifice schemes and reduced benefit in kind to encourage uptakes of EV’s locally.
- Myth busting campaign using social media platforms to counteract misinformation. This will link with National campaigns from DfT, TfN and OZEV to ensure continuity in information presented to the public.
- Show and tell events that allow residents to gain hands on experience to test drive and charge an EV – linking with A Green Future events.
- Promote local and national grants that are available to support the switch to electric.
- Raise the public profile of the NLC EV charging team to encourage residents to have open conversations regarding barriers to switching to electric.
Types of EV charging infrastructure
EV users have a wide range of options as to where, how and when they charge their vehicles. There are several types of public EVCI which can be split into the following categories.
| Chargepoint speed and type | Chargepoint power | Usage location type | Charging time (40Wh battery Nissan Leaf 0-80%) |
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| Slow (eg, wall box) | <3.7kW | Home, On street | 11 hours |
| Standard (light column, flush fitting, bollard) | 3.7-8kW | Home, On street, Destination | 6 hours |
| Fast (bollard) | 8-50kW | On street, Destination | 6 hours |
| Rapid (standalone) | 50-150kW | On street, Destination, En route, Motorways | 40 minutes |
| Ultra rapid (standalone) | 150+kW | Destination, En route, Motorways | N/A |
Those with access to off-street parking (an estimated 73% of North Lincolnshire households) are likely to carry out most of their charging at home as this is the most convenient and cost-efficient method of charging. For residents who cannot charge at home, North Lincolnshire Council have tried and tested 35 lamp column chargers (5kW) as a form of residential on-street charging infrastructure. They are convenient and relatively inexpensive particularly when used overnight on an off-peak tariff and allows a resident to charge their car close to their home overnight rather than having to rely on supermarket or destination chargers at peak times.
North Lincolnshire Council operate a mixed provision of standard, fast and rapid EVCI. The intention is to continue with a mixed provision of chargepoints and chargepoint operators to encourage competition and provide residents with a range of choices. The Council will utilise LEVI funding and explore other partnership arrangements to support the deployment of future charging provision by partnering with CPO’s. This will enable a wide coverage of chargepoint speeds that support on-street residential charging (standard 5-7kW) to fast and rapids (8-50+kW) in public car parks and areas of destination. The Council will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring contracts with these CPO’s to ensure that:
- Tariffs are fair priced for the end user
- EVCI is well maintained and reliable at the point of need
- Utilisation of each chargepoint is analysed monthly to evidence potential future demand for EVCI in different wards / locations.
Ensure a good minimum level of chargepoint provision
North Lincolnshire Council plan to install a minimum of 469 charging sockets across the area by 2030, ensuring a good minimum level of chargepoint provision to residents, businesses and visitors. Projected installations between now and 2030 are set out in table 3. The exact pace of delivery will be dependent on requests from priority groups and monitoring of utilisation of existing charging infrastructure. Delivery will be focussed on areas without off-street parking to enable residents to easily charge their EV or support residents to make the switch to electric by ensuring provision is available ahead of time. Most of the charging provision deployed in residential areas will be standard 7kW EVCI. Where roads/streets have parking restrictions in place, NLC will look to deploy a mix of EVCI in nearby public car parks, this will act as a dual function by supporting visitors during the day for a top up charge and support nearby residents to access a public chargepoint. To cater for non-residential demand, on the go/destination chargers will be available to enable all user groups to access EVCI in key locations in North Lincolnshire.
| Chargepoint speed and type | Chargepoint power | Usage location type | Charging time (40Wh battery Nissan Leaf 0-80%) |
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| Slow (eg, wall box) | <3.7kW | Home, On street | 11 hours |
| Standard (light column, flush fitting, bollard) | 3.7-8kW | Home, On street, Destination | 6 hours |
| Fast (bollard) | 8-50kW | On street, Destination | 6 hours |
| Rapid (standalone) | 50-150kW | On street, Destination, En route, Motorways | 40 minutes |
| Ultra rapid (standalone) | 150+kW | Destination, En route, Motorways | N/A |
| Chargepoint type | On street (residential) | Public car parks (residential/destination) | Public destination (leisure centres, hub, parks and green spaces) |
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| Existing in delivery | 35 | 24 | 4 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2024/25 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2025/26 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2026/27 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2027/28 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2028/29 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
| Projected installations per year (sockets) 2029/30 | 74 | 9 | 6 |
| Total new installations (sockets) 2024-2030 | 370 | 57 | 42 |
Based on the projected delivery plan to install at least 469 EVCI combined with the 63 existing sockets, North Lincolnshire will have 532 public chargepoints available to residents, businesses and visitors by 2030 which exceeds the ‘business-as-usual’ travel prediction from TfN.
North Lincolnshire Council will continue to explore further commercial opportunities to enhance the charging provision in the area, 469 EVCI (sockets) is the minimum service level.
Areas without off-street parking
Understanding current charging patterns and access to off-street parking is crucial in planning effective EV charging infrastructure. Assessment of off-street parking availability and highlighting areas with limited off-street parking allows for a more targeted approach, ensuring that the deployment of infrastructure meets the actual needs of EV users and supports the broader transition to electric mobility. 27% of residents in North Lincolnshire do not have access to off-street parking, this is highlighted in figure 8. These residents are unlikely to switch to an EV until equitable public charging infrastructure is deployed close to where they live. North Lincolnshire Council will deploy on-street EVCI so that in most locations, residents with limited off-street parking will have access to a public chargepoint within a 5-minute walk by the end of 2030 and within a 3-minute walk by 2035.
Figure 8. North Lincolnshire % properties without access to off-street parking.
Chargepoint design and placement
When designing chargepoint locations and identifying potential sites on and off-street, consideration will be given to the following:
| Driver and pedestrian safety | Inclusivity | Design; | Reliability |
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| Adequate street lighting where necessary | Ensure EVCI can be used by all vehicle makes and models | Easy to use interfaces and payment methods | Users will have 24 hour access to chargepoints |
| Placing EVCI on the carriageway where appropriate to keep the footpath clear for pedestrians | Ensure drivers do not need to sign up to a specific network for membership to charge | Clear signs for length of stay/marked parking bays so users are clear on parking arrangements | Clear maintenance and repair processes in place to minimise downtime of the EVCI |
| Avoiding trip hazards from trailing wires | Design in accordance with PAS1899 standards to ensure accessible charging | Clear signage directing drivers to chargepoints |
Expand the rapid charging network (50+kW)
North Lincolnshire Council will expand the rapid charging network (50kW+) in North Lincolnshire, with increased provision in town centre locations and on main arterial routes. The private sector has already begun to invest in rapid infrastructure in North Lincolnshire with 10 different rapid charging hub sites available from a range of CPOs from BP Pulse, Osprey, Pod Point and others. Significant investment is expected to continue from the private market as return on investments are high in comparison to slow EVCI. North Lincolnshire Council will work with CPOs to identify additional locations on NLC owned highway close to main roads and council owned car parks to find suitable locations for rapid chargers, this could be in the form of rapid charging hubs where 6 or more chargers are available. Finding suitable sites for rapid chargers is more challenging because they need to be close or on the main road network, and in a location where a new power connection makes the site economically viable. Due to the size and bulk rapid chargers, they are generally unsuitable for residential streets.
| Major roads in North Lincolnshire | TfNs forecast annual en-route stops to charge by 2023 | TfNs forecast en-route charging demand (annual kWh) by 2023 |
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| A1077 | 1,739 | 44,050 |
| A15 (stretch from Barnetby Top to Humber Bridge) | 1,757 | 59,210 |
| M180 (stretch between M181 to Barnetby Top) | 24,010 | 712,000 |
| A18 | 5,511 | 138,900 |
TfN’s EVCI Visualiser tool highlights potential areas where rapid charging hubs could be installed. A detailed analysis of the local area (including planning restrictions, currently installed chargers, nearby amenities and electricity grid connection costs) would be undertaken to determine if installation is feasible and how many chargers should be installed. Locations shown are not specific parcels of land for development but show broader areas where rapid charging hubs could be advantageous. North Lincolnshire Council will utilise this data alongside the annual forecast en-route stops to charge and charging demand for the area to determine strategic locations for rapid charging EVCI.
North Lincolnshire Council’s ‘Green Future’ vision and wider environmental goals aim to reduce car use by providing attractive and viable alternatives through enhanced public transport and active travel options. However, it is recognised that private vehicle use, car and van trips will remain for many, the most appropriate form of transport due to the high density of rural areas across the county. Therefore, by encouraging the adoption of EV’s it enables a sustainable mode of transport with a lower impact on the environment.
As part of the suggest a location dashboard, it asks users to state what they use their EV for or will be used for once purchased, options include personal use, business (e.g. delivery driver, taxi driver). This allows the Council to understand where potential high mileage drivers are in the area and plan EVCI to deployed in priority areas to enable these user groups to hopefully adopt EV’s quicker and reduce their CO2 emissions from ICE vehicles.
The Council will lead by example and adopt a Local Transport Plan and develop a Sustainable Fleet Replacement Strategy to coincide with the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy. The aim of the Fleet Replacement Strategy is to transition the Council’s fleet to electric by 2035. Fleet vehicles are anticipated to need predominantly dedicated depot-based charging rather than on-street chargepoints. However, fleet users will be able to take advantage of the on-street network as and when necessary.
Forecast CO2 Savings
Transport for the North predict that based on the ‘business as usual’ travel scenario, North Lincolnshire would save 243,600t of carbon by 2030 and 741,500t of carbon by 2035 by supporting residents and businesses to switch their cars to electric/hybrid. This supports NLC’s wider environmental targets and highlights the importance of a good level of geographical spread of reliable EVCI that provides users confidence in the infrastructure that will encourage them to switch.
Progress is already being made again the CO2 savings. As of August 2024, the Swarco EVCI has enabled 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions to be saved in North Lincolnshire because of residents switching to EV’s. This is the equivalent of planting 390 trees.
Emerging technologies
North Lincolnshire Council will adapt the EV Chargepoint Strategy to respond to new technology as it becomes available with a view to deploying EVCI that has the potential to reduce costs to the end user and have minimal impact on the streetscape. Consultation with a range of CPO’s indicates that a variety of new technologies and innovations are available in the EVCI market. The Council will monitor development on these innovations and trial new solutions.
Flat and Flush Charging
Flat and flush charging require no permanent raised street furniture at the pavement edge which means they do not take up any space while not in use. The chargepoints pop up when a user plugs in a cable. Suppliers available: Gul-e & Kerbo Charge
Advantages
- Increased safety for all street users
- Not street clutter when not in use
- Can be installed in areas without lamp posts or where pavement width are narrow to support residential charging
Drawbacks
- Installation can be more costly due to highway excavation work that is required
- Potential issues installing the technology due to congested utilities underground.
Figure. 11: Flush fitting charging solution. Source: Trojan Energy
Cross Pavement Channel
A cross-pavement channel allows a resident without off-street parking to charge their vehicle from their home via a secure channel that is flush to pavement.
Advantages
- Residents can access their own electricity supply which means that charging is significantly cheaper than using public EVCI.
- No street clutter
- Support residents without a driveway
Drawbacks
- As it is a new type of technology on the public highway, planning policies need to be updated
- Requires space in front of the resident’s house to be available when needing to charge
Figure. 10. Cross pavement charging solution. Source Transport Xtra
Action Plan
This chapter presents a list of actions, interventions and high-level implementation timeline linked to the overarching strategy objectives.
Objective
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Increase awareness and knowledge of EV’s and associated infrastructure in North Lincolnshire
NLC will engage with residents and businesses to increase their understanding of the benefits of EV’s, consult with them on EVCI locations and build confidence in the EVCI network in the area.
| Actions | Short term (1-2 yrs) | Med term (3-5 yrs) | Long term (6-10 yrs) | Ongoing |
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| Continue to use our existing website and social media outlets as a platform to inform and signpost residents to educational information on EVs and key activities in the region. |  |
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| (Co-)organise/support local engagement campaigns to encourage a transition to EVs and to understand where there is the greatest demand for charging (continuation with the request a chargepoint dashboard) | |
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| Conduct resident engagement/consultation on a ward-by-ward basis to support delivery of EVCI in a mix or geographical areas and a wide range of resident demographics | |
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Objective
2. Develop a robust network of public chargepoints that are reliable, fair priced and inclusive
NLC will provide different types of charging infrastructure which suit the diverse needs of the area reflecting various housing, demographics and transportation characteristics.
| Actions | Short term (1-2 yrs) | Med term (3-5 yrs) | Long term (6-10 yrs) | Ongoing |
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| Procure a long-term delivery partner utilising NLC’s LEVI grant funding and leveraging additional private investment to deliver a minimum of 469 charging sockets to be installed by 2030. | |
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| Procure a delivery partner to expand the rapid charging network across North Lincolnshire with increased provision in town centre locations and on main arterial routes. | |
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| Engage with Northern PowerGrid (NPg) to review and address power connection constraints in the borough to support planned roll-out of chargepoints. | |
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| Ensure all new chargepoints support interoperability, including contactless payment and have a high % uptime to ensure users have access to chargepoints 24/7. | |
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| Continue to provide the facility for residents to request chargepoints in their area and ensure that these requests are reviewed (against planned roll-out, wider demand analysis) and included in subsequent chargepoint procurement rounds. | |
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| Consider PAS 1899 accessibility for all EVCI locations and where feasible, install chargepoints that are compliant with the recommended legislation. | |
Objective
3. Contribute to North Lincolnshire’s carbon emission reduction targets by supporting the transition to EV’s
NLC will encourage the adoption of EV’s as it enables a sustainable mode of transport which has a lower impact on the environment by reducing CO2 emissions
| Actions | Short term (1-2 yrs) | Med term (3-5 yrs) | Long term (6-10 yrs) | Ongoing |
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| Develop a Fleet Replacement Strategy that evidences how the Council will transition their fleet to electric by 2035. | |
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| Utilise the ‘Suggest a Location’ dashboard as well as other consultation methods to identify high mileage drivers e.g. taxi’s, delivery drivers etc. in the area to prioritise EVCI in locations that would be most advantageous to those users. | |
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| Key staff will maintain an up-to-date understanding of the EV infrastructure industry by attending industry webinars and other relevant training such as carbon literacy training | |
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| Continue to invest in and promote active travel schemes, EV’s and EVCI. | |
Objective
4. Adapt to changing technologies and future proof charging infrastructure
NLC will adapt the EV Chargepoint Strategy to respond to new technology as it becomes available with a view to deploying EVCI that has the potential to reduce costs to the end user.
| Actions | Short term (1-2 yrs) | Med term (3-5 yrs) | Long term (6-10 yrs) | Ongoing |
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| Engage with the industry to stay up to date on the latest developments in EV technologies and to pilot/trial technologies appropriate for our area | |
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| Develop and oversee contracts that ensure the charging network is reliable, well managed and maintained and that infrastructure is removed (and upgraded) if obsolete. | |
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| Engage with Northern PowerGrid (NPg) to review and address power connection constraints in the borough to support planned roll-out of chargepoints, including new technologies for EVCI. | |
Monitoring and Evaluation
North Lincolnshire Council will review and update the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy annually to ensure delivery of actions and targets.
References and Key Links
- EEA report confirms: electric cars are better for climate and air quality — European Environment Agency (europa.eu)
- Zapmap Price Index – Average weighted price to charge on the public network – Zapmap (zap-map.com)
- Designability | Accessible Public EV Charging | The standard
- Accessible Charging: PAS 1899 Assessment Scheme (bsigroup.com)
- Department for Transport (2022) VEH0142: Licenced ultra-low emission vehicles by local authority: United Kingdom
- STB EV Charging Infrastructure Framework
- Method of travel to workplace – Census Maps, ONS
- Number of cars or vans – Census Maps, ONS
- North Lincs Air Quality
- Early Adopters of Electric Vehicles: The EV Adoption Curve (exro.com)
- Our policy – North Lincolnshire Council
- Humber 2030 Vision
- North Lincolnshire Council – A New Local Plan
- Taking charge: the electric vehicle infrastructure strategy (2022)
- The Ten-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
- Greater Lincolnshire Local Industrial Strategy
- Lincolnshire County Council – Electric Vehicle Strategy
- North Lincolnshire Council Plan 2022 – 2025
- North Lincolnshire Council – Economic Renew Plan
- Transport for the North EV (TfN) Charging Infrastructure Tool
- UK and Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- UK Vehicle Licensing Statistics
- Transport and environment statistics: 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) GOV.UK, UK local and regional greenhouse gas emissions
Glossary
EV – Electric Vehicle (EV’s) are any vehicle that runs solely on battery power
PHEV – Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) can utilise external energy sources to store power within the vehicle battery
ICE – Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is a vehicle powered by petrol or diesel
OZEV – Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
EVCPs – Electric Vehicle Charge Points
EVI – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI)
DfT – Department for Transport
ZEV – Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) is any vehicle that produces zero emissions during operation
Public Charging – Charging stations located in public spaces (dedicated public charging spaces, on-street, etc.) and accessible to everyone
LEVI – Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
CPO – Charge Point Operator (CPOs) are private entities that supply, install and operate EV chargepoints
TfN – Transport for the North (TfN)