15.1 At this stage in the process of transition to a national fleet of EVs, Government continues to make grants available to the sector to encourage development of infrastructure and the partnership came pooled its combined local knowledge and resources in terms of assets to bid for some of these grants. The funding schemes are co-ordinated by the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) and now is only available under Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI)
The aims of LEVI are to:
- help enable strategic local provision of public EV infrastructure ahead of need and promote an equitable EV charging experience for those without off-street parking
- leverage additional private sector investment and promote sustainable and innovative business models to enable the delivery of local charge point projects that would not occur in the near-term without public support
- increase consumer confidence in transitioning to EVs across England, ensuring increased uptake across regions
As the rollout of EV charging infrastructure accelerates, we are particularly interested in funding projects where there is scaled commercial innovation, such as new business models where multiple local authorities work together, or new charging technology. (OZEV)