Zero emission and shared vehicles
Although the Transport Strategy aims to bring about a reduction in levels of car travel overall, it is recognised that some journeys will continue to be made by road. Therefore, the strategy also seeks to accelerate the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles to zero-emission alternatives.
The table shows schemes that we currently plan to deliver over the lifetime of this strategy in order to support this change.
| Scheme | Description | Lead organisation | Expected cost bracket | Secured/likely funding sources | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy | Development of a more detailed plan to expand the city’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure | Coventry City Council | N/A |
Years 1-2 - Scheme in development Year 3 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |
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| Local neighbourhood EV charging hubs | Programme of EV charging/multi-modal transport hubs in various locations around the city | Coventry City Council | Ongoing programme | Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) |
Year 1 - Scheme in development Year 2 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |
| Decarbonisation of the taxi fleet | Transition the taxi fleet operating in the city to zero emission vehicles in line with the Council’s taxi licensing policy | Coventry City Council | N/A |
Years 1-2 - Scheme in development Year 3 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |
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| Coventry and Warwickshire CLEAN Hub | Creation of a multi-modal transport interchange initially with electric vehicle charging facilities and park and ride services, with further features to be added later | Partnership with WCC |
£50-100m |
Partnership with the private sector |
Years 1-2 - Scheme in development Years 3-4 - Construction/scheme delivery |
| Trial of dynamic charging of electric vehicles | Development of “wireless” charging allowing EVs to be charged on the move. | Coventry City Council |
<£10m |
Partnership with the private sector |
Years 1-4 - Scheme in development Year 5 - Construction/scheme delivery |
| Green Innovation Park | Creation of a ‘super charging hub’ for electric vehicles | Coventry City Council | £10-£25m | Partnership with the private sector |
Years 1-4 - Scheme in development Year 5 - Construction/scheme delivery |
| Public electric vehicle charge points network expansion | Ongoing programme to expand the city’s network of public electric vehicle charge points | Coventry City Council | Ongoing programme | Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) |
Year 1 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |
| E-Fleet - Try Before You Buy electric vehicle scheme | Ongoing operation of the Council’s Try Before You Buy electric vehicle scheme for local businesses utilising electric vehicles purchased for the Council’s own fleet | Coventry City Council | Ongoing programme | National Highways / CCC | Year 1 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |
| Expansion of car clubs/car sharing services | Ongoing work with commercial partners to expand the provision of car clubs/ car sharing in the city, and encourage the provision of more shared electric vehicles | Coventry City Council | Ongoing programme | Private sector | Year 1 onwards - Construction/scheme delivery |