Torridge Electric Charging Points

Torridge District Council (TDC) and ChargePoint UK installs publicly-accessible charging points in northern Devon.

17:40 10 June 2019

Torridge District Council has installed 55kw rapid charging units at Bideford’s Riverbank car park after partnering with ChargePoint UK. The same units will also be installed in Appledore, Torrington and Holsworthy.

 

Councillor Bob Hicks, TDC's lead member for the economy, said: "The council has chosen to install this technology as we recognise and understand the importance of creating an infrastructure capable of supporting the rise in popularity in electric vehicle

 

"The arrangements we have in place will allow us the flexibility to adapt our approach as the technology advances.

 

"The publicly accessible and popular locations mean that both visitors and residents will have a convenient option to recharge their vehicles while visiting local shops and leisure facilities at the same time."