More rapid electric vehicle chargers for South Shields

South Tyneside Council has placed the units at South Shields seafront as part of its ongoing programme to improve EV infrastructure.

The chargers are part of a wider programme with Connected Kerb and the North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Councillor Tracey Dixon, leader of South Tyneside Council, said: “We are committed to making it easier for people to choose cleaner and greener ways to travel.

“Through our work with Connected Kerb and the Combined Authority, we are bringing more modern, reliable charging options to communities right across South Tyneside.

“This investment is part of a wider regional programme to expand the network and ensure residents and visitors have access to the right infrastructure as demand continues to grow.”

Five of the new rapid chargers are being installed at South Shields seafront, with two more at Jarrow Focus.

The new chargers are currently awaiting grid connection and are expected to be operational in the coming weeks.

Once live, they will offer a rapid charge of around 30 minutes.

The installation is part of Mayor McGuinness’ plan to deliver 92 new charging points across the North East to support the transition to electric vehicles, including in rural areas.

South Tyneside currently has 68 public charging points.

Councillor Ernest Gibson, lead member for neighbourhoods and climate change, said: “These chargers will make a real difference to people who rely on electric vehicles for day-to-day travel or who are visiting the foreshore.

“Quick and convenient charging helps give people confidence that they can make the switch to cleaner transport.

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“We will keep working with partners to bring more charging points online and make sure the network is reliable and easy to use.”

The council is also working with Connected Kerb on a long-term partnership to deliver up to 2,000 additional charging points over the next 20 years.

More information about electric vehicle charging in South Tyneside can be found on South Tyneside Council’s website.