Greater Manchester launches EV car charging

The Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle (GMEV) scheme led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will see more than 250 charging bays across the ten Greater Manchester local authority areas switched on. The scheme will be operated by Charge Your Car, who will manage payments and access on behalf of TfGM. Charging bays to supplement the network are being provided by private sector partners, including NCP, Manchester Central, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and the Intu Trafford Cen
July 25, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle (GMEV) scheme led by 817 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will see more than 250 charging bays across the ten Greater Manchester local authority areas switched on.

The scheme will be operated by Charge Your Car, who will manage payments and access on behalf of TfGM.

Charging bays to supplement the network are being provided by private sector partners, including NCP, Manchester Central, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and the Intu Trafford Centre.

Led by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, TfGM secured £1.7m of support through the Office for Low Emission Vehicle's funded Plugged in Places scheme. The scheme has also received a further £1m from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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