Introduction
Our electric charging network has changed to Scottish Power – you will need to update your payment methods now to continue to use the chargers
- If you use the app to pay for charging, or to find details of charging points, you will need to download a new app to continue to use the chargers when they change to Scottish Power
- If you have a RFID card, you will need to order a new one - either a Scottish Power RFID card, or a roaming RFID card that can be used on different networks
- To order a ScottishPower RFID card use the number or email address below:
- Scottish Power helpline 0800 001 5234
- ScottishPowerRecharge@ecdriverservices.co.uk
Find out more about the changes and how to update your payment methods here –Changes to electric vehicle charging points network
You will need to take action to ensure you can still charge both during and after this move. During the transition period, you may need cards/apps to access both networks.
Introduction
Argyll and Bute Council’s ongoing commitment to tackling the climate emergency is being clearly evidenced through its ongoing Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme. The main drivers underpinning the EV infrastructure programme are:
- Scottish Government has pledged to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030
- UK Government has pledged to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars (excluding some hybrids) from 2035
A small EV Infrastructure project team is delivering this project forward whilst strategically planning for development opportunities.
Following the agreement of the draft site list in December 2021 (Item 7 of the Agenda for the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee (2nd December 2021), the Council agreed a list of future EVC site following public consultation at the December 2022 Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee (Item 6).
Future of Electric Vehicle Charging in Argyll and Bute
The Council is committed to expanding its electric vehicle charging network and we aim to provide a comprehensive EV charging network that is initially focused on network coverage, followed by network expansion, with a focus on equity throughout.
The geographic nature of Argyll & Bute with a distinct spread of settlements and remote rural islands does however compound the challenges of providing a comprehensive network across the region.
Argyll and Bute Council aim to deliver future infrastructure provision across themes to deliver the growing network.
- Theme 1 – Charging on the Move (Rapid 50kW Locations)
- Theme 2 – Destination charging (Fast 22kW Locations)
Read the Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy and Expansion Plan
