Electric vehicles
Staffordshire County Council Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
We want to see a coordinated network of charging points across the county that will give residents and visitors the confidence to use electric vehicles. To achieve this, we have developed a strategy that defines the role of the County Council facilitating and supporting local councils alongside the private sector to coordinate the development of accessible public charging infrastructure.
Charging at home – Where is my nearest public Electric Vehicle charge point?
Charge point maps by Zap-Map show where the nearest charge point is located and allows you to check which charge points are available across Staffordshire allowing you to plan your journey.
Charging at home – EV charging cable crossing the pavement
The County Council does not permit any cable to be placed across the public highway; as it represents a health and safety hazard, and an impediment to the safe use of the highway by the visually and/or mobility impaired, or other affected user groups.
Under the Highways Act 1980, action may be taken to remove cables that are deemed unsuitable or unsafe.
Charging at home – Cross-pavement solutions for charging Electric Vehicles (Cable Gully Systems)
The County Council does not permit the installation of cross-pavement solutions.
On December 24, 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) released the guidance document for Cross-pavement solutions for charging Electric Vehicles.
The County Council is engaging with partners including other Local Authorities (LA) to explore the guidance document and review current and upcoming trials.
LEVI Fund Allocation
Staffordshire County Council are aware of the current issues residents with no off-street private parking face and are working with partners and our district and borough council colleagues to create a business case for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund which will facilitate the development of a convenient and accessible network of charging points in Staffordshire.
Provision of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure within Staffordshire
We recognise the significant benefits of electric vehicles, particularly in relation to air quality, public health and the reduction of carbon emissions.
To encourage residents of Staffordshire to transition towards electric vehicle ownership we have created a Public EV Charging Toolkit, you can view this by clicking the button below.
Public EV Charging Toolkit
Electric vehicle adoption forms part of Staffordshire’s efforts in tackling climate change, along with the decarbonisation of transport in Staffordshire, which forms a key objective of Staffordshire’s Climate Change Action Plan. Due to technological advancements in electric vehicles and innovation of charge points, electric vehicle ownership is ever-growing and is expected to continue as we near the ban of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 which was announced by the government in 2020. The increased ownership and usage of electric vehicles by residents and visitors of Staffordshire means that the demand for local electric vehicle infrastructure is increasing.
Myths about EVs
FairCharge, supported by the RAC have put together The Little Book of EV myths answering some of the common questions including:
- Do EVs cost more?
- Do EV batteries last?
- Do EVs pollute more than petrol cars?
- Won't hydrogen replace EV for cars soon?
- Do EVs catch fire more regularly?
Further information
For further information please email electricvehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk call our contact centre on 0300 111 8000.