NORTH Devon Council is planning to install additional electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the district - and is inviting suppliers to tender for the contract.

This will make owning an electric car a more attractive proposition for North Devon residents.

The council is looking to procure an electric vehicle charger supplier and enter into a concessions agreement with them. The supplier will be expected to supply rapid chargers at NDC car parks in return for income from the charging devices. It is compulsory that all suppliers source renewable energy for the charge points. 

The move is great news for residents who have been put off buying an electric car due to a lack of charging points in the district, as well as being positive news for the environment.

The council says the EV devices will be capable of charging every car currently in production by the major car manufacturers and it hopes this will encourage North Devon’s residents to consider buying an electric car in future.

Suppliers interested in bidding for the contract can find out more information at: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk .

The tender opened on Friday, October 2 and suppliers have until Friday, November 13 to submit their bid.

The successful bidder will be appointed in December this year, with work to start in January 2021.