The Scottish government has awarded £6.3m to a group of eight local authorities to improve public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV) in the south of Scotland.
The funding will support the installation of 1,770 additional public charge points across the region, with the councils working in partnership with the private sector.
The South of Scotland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund project is being led by City of Edinburgh Council and includes Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Falkirk, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian Councils.
This is the final award from the Scottish government’s £30m Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.
Scotland has one of the most comprehensive public charging networks in the UK, with over 7,100 public charge points. A target for 6,000 public charge points was met in October 2024, two years ahead of schedule.
Executive member for environment, sustainability and transport for Scottish Borders Council, Jenny Linehan, said: “This investment marks a significant step forward for the Scottish Borders and the wider region, enabling us to deliver on our aspirations of an expanded EV charging network across rural areas which is both more accessible and sustainable.
“In addition, our regional partners have published the Public EV Expansion Plan, which sets out a clear and ambitious roadmap for equitable EV charging infrastructure development.
“This plan signals to the market our commitment to fostering both public and private sector investment in EV charging infrastructure through to 2030. Together, we are driving forward a greener future for our communities.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
