Transport for Wales (TfW) is investing in a rapid electric vehicle charging infrastructure across rural Wales.
Following a tender process, TfW have appointed Hemel Hempstead-based SWARCO UK to deliver 21 charging points at 12 locations, which will be part-funded by the Welsh Government.
Installed at every 25 miles on the Welsh strategic road network they will be located in the local authority areas of Ceredigion, Powys, Denbighshire and Gwynedd.
Steve Ward, decarbonisation programme manager at TfW, said: “We are delighted to appoint SWARCO to develop rapid electric vehicle charge points at 12 rural locations.
"We know a lack of facilities is a real barrier to people having the confidence to change to an electric car and can even influence decisions about holiday destinations.
“With charge points every 25 miles and simple contactless payment facilities these problems are now being tackled, at what is just the start of a longer-term ambition to see thousands of extra charge points delivered across the country in coming years.”
Justin Meyer, managing director of SWARCO UK, said: “We are extremely proud to have been selected as the preferred supplier for the provision and installation of a rapid charger network for Wales. We look forward to seeing drivers having the confidence to explore this beautiful country in electric vehicles knowing they can charge quickly and be on their way.”
The charging points will be in local authority car parks in: Cardigan; Newtown; Welshpool; Crickhowell; Machynlleth; Talgarth; Corwen, Dolgellau; Porthmadog; Blaenau Ffestiniog, Bala; and a public house car park in Llangur.
TfW is the transport body of the Welsh Government.
