Electric vehicles
The government has announced that all new cars and vans wholly powered by petrol and diesel will not be sold in the UK from 2030.
The council supports this shift towards cleaner-emission vehicles as part of the wider aim to tackle the causes of climate change. So far, we have:
- added electric vehicles (EVs) to our own fleet
- installed 48 charging points in council-owned car parks
- set up a scheme to allow residents without a driveway to charge at home
We are also about to sign a contract with a supplier to provide around 2,000 chargepoints in residential streets for people who cannot park off-street.
We are keen to accommodate charge-points on council land where it can be done at little or no cost to the public.
Government guide to electric vehicles
Read electric vehicles: costs, charging and infrastructure on GOV.UK, for information about choosing, owning and charging an electric vehicle.
Charging points
For a full list of charge-point locations in the borough we recommend using Zap Map.
Charging points in new developments
Our planning and parking policies now require EV charging capability to feature in new residential and non-residential developments.
Future charge-point network
Read more information on charging and the council’s approach to providing charging opportunities for residents on the Bracknell Forest Council website.
Kerbside charging in residential streets
If you do not have off-street parking, you could consider a cross-pavement charging gully. This is a small groove in the pavement that lets you safely run a cable from your house to your car parked on the street.
For more information, visit cross-pavement charging gullies on the Bracknell Forest Council website.