The Highland Council has been named the winner of the Best Local Authority EV Charging Scheme award at the recent Transport and Energy awards ceremony. The council's expansive network of EV charging points across the Highlands impressed the judges, outperforming other notable contenders.

The council's Climate Change and Energy Team has worked tirelessly to develop and implement a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure. The network, which includes 137 strategically placed charge points, has been crucial in enabling the transition to electric vehicles in the region.

Key features of the scheme include the deployment of chargers at 30-mile intervals in remote and rural areas, the use of mobile battery storage units, and the strategic placement of chargers along popular tourist routes like the A9 and North Coast 500.

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The council's collaboration with communities, businesses, and stakeholders has been instrumental in ensuring the network meets the needs of both residents and visitors. This achievement highlights the Highland Council's commitment to sustainable transport and its role in shaping the future of mobility in the region.

Chair of The Highland Council's Climate Change Committee, Cllr Sarah Fanet said "I have taken part in a recent EV rally around the Highlands with businesses and organisations using electric vehicles to see the network for myself. There is going to be more and more electric vehicles on our roads and a lack of EV chargers in Highland would adversely affect our economy, could lead to services not being delivered and the people of the Highlands would suffer. It is vital that we have the right EV network in place. This award is a testament to the dedication and vision of our Climate Change and Energy Team who work hard on a daily basis to achieve just that."