Shoppers can now power up while they pick up their groceries after new rapid electric vehicle charge points were installed at Tiverton Pannier Market, as part of a wider push to expand greener travel across the district.
The 120 kilo-watt dual unit has been installed at the market and is owned and run by Wenea. It offers high-speed charging powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Located in the council’s Market Place car park, just off Newport Street, the dedicated recharging bays provide accessible parking and are positioned between the small trader cabins and Market Walk.
Councillor Natasha Bradshaw, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “Mid Devon is fast becoming a honeypot for greener travel, and I am delighted to see this. It is all part of the bigger picture, with new active travel routes and rail investment on the way.
“We worked hard with partners across Devon to secure EV investment and now we host rapid chargers at Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton. Rural towns and villages will soon see EV installed too.”
Gustavo Prince, UK country manager at Wenea, said: “This new charging point at Tiverton Pannier Market is about making electric vehicle charging part of everyday life.
“By placing reliable, high-power chargers in town-centre locations, we are supporting local communities, local businesses and making it easier for drivers to charge while they go about their day.”
The council has set a target to host ten extra charge points by 2028. The latest installation marks a milestone of eight so far, achieved through the DELETTI project. the council’s car parks and leisure centres.
Mid Devon’s rural communities, including Bradninch, Copplestone and Silverton, will also receive chargers on council sites through a Devon-wide partnership that secured £7million of Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding from the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles.
Jason Ball, climate and sustainability specialist at Mid Devon District Council, said: “The market is an ideal town centre location, so these dedicated bays will soon help our super-busy charger nearby at William Street to meet growing demand.”
