PIP Consultation 2022/23

*5 Survey conducted as part of the FASTER project in July 2021, in conjunction with Transport Research Partners. *6 The FASTER and ORCS Projects are subject to successful external funding applications, the results of which are expected at the beginning of the 2022/23 financial year.

Improve our infrastructure to encourage electric vehicle uptake in the Borough to reduce emissions and protect the environment for future generations

Why?

• The UK Government has announced the phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be 2030. From 2035, all new cars and vans must be fully zero emission at the tailpipe.

• Improving the Borough’s electric vehicle infrastructure will facilitate a sustainable transition to low carbon transport systems.

• In a survey conducted in 2021 as part of the FASTER Project to establish attitudes and behaviour towards transport use, almost 30% of Northern Ireland respondents (464) were from Mid and

East Antrim (134). Of these, 34% of respondents who plan to change their vehicle in the next 3 years said they would be likely to purchase a battery electric vehicle*5 .

What you will see

• Target of two ‘rapid’ electric vehicle chargers installed at strategic locations in the Borough by March 2023, as part of the crossborder FASTER project*6 .

• Minimum of 12 ‘fast’ chargers installed throughout the Council area by March 2023, as part of the On-street Residential

Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS)*6 .

• Communications and awareness campaign to influence behavioural change toward electric vehicle use.

How we will measure progress

• 2 rapid chargers installed at key strategic locations by March 2023.

• Minimum of 12 ‘fast’ chargers installed throughout the Council area by March 2023.

• A public survey conducted to examine any changes in attitude and behaviour towards transport use by March 2023.

Who is responsible?

• Director of Operations