Moray’s electric vehicle charging points to quadruple in number by 2028
Charging points for electric vehicles in Moray are set to more than quadruple in number within the next 18 months.
The increase is the first step in a 20-year contract that Moray Council has just signed with EasyGo in collaboration three other local authorities across the north of Scotland.
Kathleen Robertson, the leader of Moray Council, said: “As an electric car driver myself I know how welcome this investment will be for locals and visitors and am proud we’re delivering a climate positive network for the ages.
“This initiative highlights perfectly how collaborative efforts across the north of Scotland can deliver for all of our communities.
“We’re not only expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Moray but working with our neighbours to open up economic growth and development opportunities across our region.
“By playing our own part in the drive to net zero we’re helping Scotland make the journey that really matters.”
The large-scale EV infrastructure project will see the number of charging points in Moray increase from just 30 to 141 by the end of 2027.
Across the whole of the north a total of 570 new points will be installed during that same period.
The Scottish Government established the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund in 2022 to enable local authorities to work with the private sector to improve the charging network.
The north of Scotland partnership is the first inter-council contract to have been signed since then and has been awarded £7million in funding to help cover the costs.
In addition to Moray Council, the other local authorities involved are Highland, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Fiona Hyslop, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, said: “I’m pleased that over £7 million from the Scottish Government is transforming public electric vehicle infrastructure across the north of Scotland.
“Our Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund has now been fully allocated to support this type of collaboration across the country and is expected to support the delivery of around 6000 additional public charge points by 2030.
“In the north of Scotland, our investment has enabled an innovative procurement partnership across four local authorities, that is expected to leverage over £4.9 million of additional matched private sector investment over the next three years to expand the availability, accessibility and reliability of public EV charging.
Ollie Chatten, CEO of EasyGo, said: “As the largest EV charging network across Ireland, we are truly excited to be working with the Scottish Government on the north of Scotland electric vehicle charging infrastructure partnership, following a successful and thorough procurement process.
“Supporting progressive councils across the country in building out EV infrastructure is a vital step towards a more sustainable and future-focused Scotland.
“This project enables us to bring our proven expertise to the forefront, ensuring a reliable and efficient charging network that will power Scotland’s journey to Net Zero.”
