The Government of Wales is set to launch a potential discussion for the potential opportunity to deliver electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the Welsh strategic road network. 

Transport for Wales (TfW) is working on behalf of the Welsh Government to develop a rapid EV charging infrastructure across the strategic road network to facilitate long-distance travel throughout Wales. As such, TfW is in the process of engaging with public and private sector partners to scope the potential delivery of a coordinated, strategic approach.

TfW will be inviting commercial charge point operators to exchange views on how the delivery of a network of electric vehicle charge points across Wales could potentially be achieved. TfW will lead this delivery which may be through ownership and management or a concession model. TfW is particularly keen to explore solutions which result in no on-going revenue liabilities to the authority. TfW would like to understand how limited capital funding can facilitate the commercialisation of less profitable sites to fulfill the primary objectives.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a key role in decarbonising the transport sector in Wales and their uptake needs to be supported through adequate provision of charging infrastructure. 

The prior information notice for the upcoming event can be accessed here.