EV vehicle,plugged in and charging, in an electric Charging only bay, Time Square car park, Bank St, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA1

THERE is good news for electric vehicle drivers in and around Warrington, as the council has announced free electric charging at its Time Square car park and Warrington West station. The initiative, which has been confirmed for at least the next six months, will help to support those who are making the switch from petrol and diesel to electric. There are currently 56 charging points at the Time Square car park – one of the highest number of charging points in a single location in the country – with another 12 charging points available at the new Warrington West station. The move to offering free electric vehicle charging comes after the council’s climate emergency declaration in June. The plans to encourage electric vehicle travel also support the council’s Air Quality Action Plan, which aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels within the main, busy traffic routes leading into and around the town. Cllr Judith Guthrie, cabinet member for environment, who drives an electric car herself, said: “It’s great news that I’m able to announce free charging points for electric vehicle users here in Warrington. We’re committed to doing all we can to help people become more environmentally-friendly in and around the borough - more at https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/18243487.free-electric-vehicle-charging-points-warrington-west-time-square-car-parks/