Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Capability Fund
Grant to local authorities to support capacity in delivering local electric vehicle chargepoints.
- Opening date: (Midnight)
- Closing date: (Midnight)
Contents
Summary
The LEVI Capability Fund provides resource funding through a data led allocation model to Tier 1 local authorities in England, to ensure they have dedicated staff to plan and deliver local electric vehicle chargepoints.
Eligibility
Local authorities who have highways powers in England. This includes Combined authorities and a bespoke approach for London through Transport for London and London Councils.
Objectives
The LEVI Capability Fund aims to:
increase the capacity and capability of every Tier 1 local authority to plan and deliver EV infrastructure
enable every Tier 1 local authority to have a published EV infrastructure strategy for its area
enable every Tier 1 local authority to take advantage of the LEVI capital fund
Dates
How to apply
Eligible local authorities submitted a proforma and received their FY22/23 in March 2023. A refreshed proforma would have been received by 26 May 2023 to receive funding in September 2023 for FY23/24. A progress report will need to be completed in FY24/25 to receive the final payment of funding.
Any questions can be received by the LEVI Support Body: LEVI@est.org.uk
Supporting information
Information on the LEVI capital scheme and capability funding can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-local-ev-infrastructure-levi-funding
Information on the LEVI Capability Funding allocation model can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-ev-infrastructure-levi-funding-amounts/local-ev-infrastructure-levi-capability-funding-amounts
Information on the LEVI Fund can be found on the LEVI Support Body's website here: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/local-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-scheme/