For many first-time buyers of electric vehicles and a variety of hybrid vehicles, their main concern is finding somewhere to charge their car when the battery is running low.
We’ve contacted all 11 super councils across Northern Ireland to find out how many charging points each local authority has at its facilities.
Here’s how many each borough has and what their plans are for future development of EV charging infrstructure.
5. Causeway Coast and Glens
There are 20 EV charging points at sites operated by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The local authority has plans to create more EV charging points at council facilities in the next financial year. Photo: Contributed
6. Derry City and Strabane
A spokesperson for DCSDC confirmed there are 11 EV charging points on council owned property, adding: "Council recognises the growing demand for these facilities and in 2022 led a consortium of local councils in the development of a funding bid for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS), successfully securing the first ORCS application for Northern Ireland. The scheme is funding the installation of 124 EV chargepoints in nine council areas, in proximity to residences that do not have access to private off-street parking. DCSDC will benefit from 14 EV charge points through the scheme. Council is continuing to work proactively to create more EV Charging Points to meet the growing demand in the coming years." Photo: Google
7. Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council provides 29 EV chargepoints on council owned property. A council spokesperson said: "Council is progressing a collaborative procurement process, as part of the NI EV Consortium, work to install a further 12 EV chargepoints across the district. This work is funded through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme." Photo: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
8. Lisburn and Castlereagh
A spokesperson for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council confirmed that there are five pay as you go EV charging points at the council headquarters at Lagan Valley Island and one in Benson Street Car Park, adding: "Those at Lagan Valley Island involved altering five normal car parking spaces. We will soon be seeking a strategic partner to install and manage additional EV chargers, where viable, across the council estate over the next few years. Enabling works have already been completed in three of our carparks in preparation. In terms of future provision, the number of car park spaces to be altered remains undetermined.” Photo: Google