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Approve the refreshed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Strategy to be published as a supporting strategy to Dorset and BCP Councils
Local Transport Plan 2026-2041.

 

Reasons for the decision

To support this growth, between 1,970 and 2,460 public
chargepoints will be required, with Dorset Council potentially sponsoring up to
67% of these. The strategy outlines a phased delivery approach, supported by
data-driven site selection and stakeholder engagement, to ensure infrastructure
is deployed where it is most needed.

 

Environmental and public health benefits are central to the
strategy. By promoting the shift from petrol and diesel vehicles to
zero-emission EVs, the strategy supports improved air quality, reduced noise
pollution, and lower carbon emissions. It also ensures that infrastructure is
inclusive and accessible, with all new chargepoints required to meet PAS 1899
standards for disabled users. These measures contribute to safer, healthier,
and more equitable communities.

 

The strategy also supports Dorset’s economic and
technological ambitions. It enables revenue generation from chargepoint usage,
which can be reinvested into further infrastructure development. It encourages
innovation through the adoption of smart tariffs, ultra-rapid charging, and
renewable energy integration. These elements ensure that Dorset’s EV
infrastructure is future-proofed and responsive to market developments.

 

Governance and oversight of the strategy will be provided by
the Public EV Charging Infrastructure Programme Board, which will monitor
progress through a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
These include metrics on EV uptake, chargepoint availability and reliability,
customer satisfaction, and funding secured. The strategy has been reviewed by
the Place and Resources Overview Committee, with feedback incorporated prior to
formal sign-off by the Cabinet Member for Place Services.

 

Alternative options considered

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