NI electric car charging
Charging points for electric cars will be installed across Northern Ireland in the coming weeks, making the region one of the best plugged in the British Isles.
Roads Minister Danny Kennedy said more than 40 public charge points will be placed in car parks in six participating council areas by the end of March, with rapid charge points located on the roadside of a number of main routes. The facilities will be on site by the end of March 2012.
He said there were plans to install further charging facilities during the year and urged other councils to come on board with the government’s ‘ecar’ initiative.
Grants were also available for home and business owners to install charge points at their properties while those considering buying an electric car or van were eligible for a state subsidy.
Mr Kennedy acknowledged that electric car ownership was not yet common in Northern Ireland and said it was important that government encourage people to choose the eco–friendly mode of transport.
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