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  • Share I forgot to mention on your survey, but a significant issue is the blocking of charging zones by liquid fuelled vehicles, and also EVs that aren't charging. Better policing of this would be much appreciated, with significant fines, though some leeway for EVs that have finished charging probably deserve some leeway! on Facebook Share I forgot to mention on your survey, but a significant issue is the blocking of charging zones by liquid fuelled vehicles, and also EVs that aren't charging. Better policing of this would be much appreciated, with significant fines, though some leeway for EVs that have finished charging probably deserve some leeway! on Twitter Share I forgot to mention on your survey, but a significant issue is the blocking of charging zones by liquid fuelled vehicles, and also EVs that aren't charging. Better policing of this would be much appreciated, with significant fines, though some leeway for EVs that have finished charging probably deserve some leeway! on Linkedin Email I forgot to mention on your survey, but a significant issue is the blocking of charging zones by liquid fuelled vehicles, and also EVs that aren't charging. Better policing of this would be much appreciated, with significant fines, though some leeway for EVs that have finished charging probably deserve some leeway! link

    I forgot to mention on your survey, but a significant issue is the blocking of charging zones by liquid fuelled vehicles, and also EVs that aren't charging. Better policing of this would be much appreciated, with significant fines, though some leeway for EVs that have finished charging probably deserve some leeway!

    StephenT asked 19 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for LEVI with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.


    The five councils of West Yorkshire are the Highways Authority for their district and are responsible for setting their own highways policies in line with the Highway Act 1980. If you are experiencing issues with parking, please see your local council’s website for information on how to report an issue.
  • Share How long does a battery last How are they disposed of on Facebook Share How long does a battery last How are they disposed of on Twitter Share How long does a battery last How are they disposed of on Linkedin Email How long does a battery last How are they disposed of link

    How long does a battery last How are they disposed of

    Fiona keane asked 25 days ago
    Thank you for your question on our Electric Vehicle Charging for West Yorkshire consultation.


    Batteries are lasting far longer than it was original anticipated and battery technology, including ‘end of life’ recycling and reproposing is continuously improving at a fast pace.


    While battery technologies can vary between manufactures and age of vehicle and battery can affect capacity, car manufacturers now offer 8 year or 100,000 miles battery warranties. It is estimated that on average batteries degrade by 1-2% per year.


    There is a growing industry and increasing uses for batteries once they are no longer suitable for use in an EV. End of life batteries can be repurposed for energy storage and power generation or recycled to make new EV battery packs or recycling of precious material components.


    Some useful information on EV facts including on batteries can be found in Fair Charge’s Little https://www.faircharge.co.uk/little-book-of-ev-myths.
  • Share Why did you stop giving passes for electric car parking first free and then reduced annual charge ? on Facebook Share Why did you stop giving passes for electric car parking first free and then reduced annual charge ? on Twitter Share Why did you stop giving passes for electric car parking first free and then reduced annual charge ? on Linkedin Email Why did you stop giving passes for electric car parking first free and then reduced annual charge ? link

    Why did you stop giving passes for electric car parking first free and then reduced annual charge ?

    Lesley Hastings asked 25 days ago
    Thank you for your question.


    The Combined Authority is not involved in the setting of parking charges for Council owned car parks or on street parking bays. Please contact the Council your enquiry relates to, if you need any assistance with contact information feel free to get back in touch and we will do our best to help.
  • Share Hi, we have had an electric car for over a year now but have struggled with the higher costs and inconvenience of public chargers as we do not have off street parking. Will at home charging options for residents with easy access to on street parking be at least trialled in the area any time soon? Trialling different options for access to home charging options would be far more beneficial for residents than on street chargers that are usually much more expensive to use than home chargers. on Facebook Share Hi, we have had an electric car for over a year now but have struggled with the higher costs and inconvenience of public chargers as we do not have off street parking. Will at home charging options for residents with easy access to on street parking be at least trialled in the area any time soon? Trialling different options for access to home charging options would be far more beneficial for residents than on street chargers that are usually much more expensive to use than home chargers. on Twitter Share Hi, we have had an electric car for over a year now but have struggled with the higher costs and inconvenience of public chargers as we do not have off street parking. Will at home charging options for residents with easy access to on street parking be at least trialled in the area any time soon? Trialling different options for access to home charging options would be far more beneficial for residents than on street chargers that are usually much more expensive to use than home chargers. on Linkedin Email Hi, we have had an electric car for over a year now but have struggled with the higher costs and inconvenience of public chargers as we do not have off street parking. Will at home charging options for residents with easy access to on street parking be at least trialled in the area any time soon? Trialling different options for access to home charging options would be far more beneficial for residents than on street chargers that are usually much more expensive to use than home chargers. link

    Hi, we have had an electric car for over a year now but have struggled with the higher costs and inconvenience of public chargers as we do not have off street parking. Will at home charging options for residents with easy access to on street parking be at least trialled in the area any time soon? Trialling different options for access to home charging options would be far more beneficial for residents than on street chargers that are usually much more expensive to use than home chargers.

    Resident1 asked about 1 month ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for Electric Vehicle Charging in West Yorkshire with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.


    We acknowledge that charging an electric vehicle for those who do not have access to off street parking can be challenging. Through the LEVI programme we aim to increase the provision of close to home residential charging opportunities across West Yorkshire for those who do not have access to off street parking. Through the LEVI programme it is our intention to work with appointed suppliers to ensure long-term fair customer pricing is provided.


    We are committed to ensuring the right charging solution are installed in the right locations and we are working with our partner Councils to access what charging infrastructure is needed to meet local needs. As part of this work, we are discussing cable channels and gullies with officers from all five West Yorkshire councils and the role that they could play in creating a fair and accessible EV charging network for the region. Each of the five councils are the Highway Authority for their district and it is up to each Highway Authority to set its own policy regarding on street private charging solutions.


    We are aware of cable channel solutions being trailed by authorities in other parts of the country, including the Kerbo Charge solution. We are observing the results of these with interest, and engaging with these authorities to gain learning that could inform further consideration of these solution for residents of West Yorkshire.
  • Share Hi, My parents who are disabled would like to buy a electric car and would like to know when an charging point will be instilled on Dirkhill Road, Bradford. Thank you on Facebook Share Hi, My parents who are disabled would like to buy a electric car and would like to know when an charging point will be instilled on Dirkhill Road, Bradford. Thank you on Twitter Share Hi, My parents who are disabled would like to buy a electric car and would like to know when an charging point will be instilled on Dirkhill Road, Bradford. Thank you on Linkedin Email Hi, My parents who are disabled would like to buy a electric car and would like to know when an charging point will be instilled on Dirkhill Road, Bradford. Thank you link

    Hi, My parents who are disabled would like to buy a electric car and would like to know when an charging point will be instilled on Dirkhill Road, Bradford. Thank you

    Mr Jitesh D Maisuria asked 5 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for LEVI with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.


    Please visit Bradford Council’s website and complete 'Suggest a Chargepoint Location Survey' to suggested a location in Bradford that you would like to see a chargepoint installed: EV Charge Points form 


    Increasing accessibility of charging infrastructure is a key aim of our LEVI project. In October 2022 the British Standards Institution published the BSI PAS 1899:2022 on guidance creating EV charging opportunities that are accessible. Once appointed we will be working with our supplier to ensure that charging infrastructure delivered through LEVI meets or exceeds the BSI PAS 1899:2022 standards where it is reasonably practical to do so.


    LEVI is designed to support residents who don’t have access to off-street parking, by providing close to home charging opportunities. To do this we will be looking at installing chargepoint both in car parks and on-street to meet local needs, with a majority of locations expected to be on-street. 

    We are planning a further engagement of LEVI in summer 2024 and looking to provide opportunities to involve residents in informing our site selection for LEVI, please subscribe to the LEVI page for further updates.
  • Share Hi i live in a terraced house and i need electric point outside my house is it possible i can install and use it with a wire protector on thank you on Facebook Share Hi i live in a terraced house and i need electric point outside my house is it possible i can install and use it with a wire protector on thank you on Twitter Share Hi i live in a terraced house and i need electric point outside my house is it possible i can install and use it with a wire protector on thank you on Linkedin Email Hi i live in a terraced house and i need electric point outside my house is it possible i can install and use it with a wire protector on thank you link

    Hi i live in a terraced house and i need electric point outside my house is it possible i can install and use it with a wire protector on thank you

    Mujeeb hassan asked 5 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for LEVI with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.


    We acknowledge that charging an electric vehicle for those who do not have access to off street parking can be challenging. Through the LEVI programme we aim to increase the provision of close to home residential charging opportunities across West Yorkshire for those who do not have access to off street parking.


    We are committed to ensuring the right charging solution are installed in the right locations and we are working with our partner councils to access what charging infrastructure is needed to meet local needs. As part of this work, we are discussing cable channels and gullies with officers from all five West Yorkshire councils and the role that they could play in creating a fair and accessible EV charging network for the region. Each of the five councils are the Highway Authority for their district and it is up to each Highway Authority to set its own policy regarding on street private charging solutions.


    We are aware of cable channel solutions being trailed by authorities in other parts of the country. We are observing the results of these with interest, and engaging with these authorities to gain learning that could inform further consideration of these solution for residents of West Yorkshire.
  • Share Hello. I really want to buy a BEV. I only have on-street parking (LS29 8DW). Will Bradford CC be issuing planning permission for cross-pavement solutions in order for homeowners to qualify for "electric vehicle chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking"? If so, what is the procedure for applying for permission in order to qualify for the grant? I would be happy to be a test-bed! Many thanks, Jillian on Facebook Share Hello. I really want to buy a BEV. I only have on-street parking (LS29 8DW). Will Bradford CC be issuing planning permission for cross-pavement solutions in order for homeowners to qualify for "electric vehicle chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking"? If so, what is the procedure for applying for permission in order to qualify for the grant? I would be happy to be a test-bed! Many thanks, Jillian on Twitter Share Hello. I really want to buy a BEV. I only have on-street parking (LS29 8DW). Will Bradford CC be issuing planning permission for cross-pavement solutions in order for homeowners to qualify for "electric vehicle chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking"? If so, what is the procedure for applying for permission in order to qualify for the grant? I would be happy to be a test-bed! Many thanks, Jillian on Linkedin Email Hello. I really want to buy a BEV. I only have on-street parking (LS29 8DW). Will Bradford CC be issuing planning permission for cross-pavement solutions in order for homeowners to qualify for "electric vehicle chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking"? If so, what is the procedure for applying for permission in order to qualify for the grant? I would be happy to be a test-bed! Many thanks, Jillian link

    Hello. I really want to buy a BEV. I only have on-street parking (LS29 8DW). Will Bradford CC be issuing planning permission for cross-pavement solutions in order for homeowners to qualify for "electric vehicle chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking"? If so, what is the procedure for applying for permission in order to qualify for the grant? I would be happy to be a test-bed! Many thanks, Jillian

    Jillian Anable asked 4 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for LEVI with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.


    We acknowledge that charging an electric vehicle for those who do not have access to off street parking can be challenging. Through the LEVI programme we aim to increase the provision of close to home residential charging opportunities across West Yorkshire for those who do not have access to off street parking. Through the LEVI programme it is our intention to work with appointed suppliers to ensure long-term fair customer pricing is provided.


    We are committed to ensuring the right charging solution are installed in the right locations and we are working with our partner councils to access what charging infrastructure is needed to meet local needs. As part of this work, we are discussing cable channels and gullies with officers from all five West Yorkshire councils and the role that they could play in creating a fair and accessible EV charging network for the region. Each of the five councils are the Highway Authority for their district and it is up to each Highway Authority to set its own policy regarding on street private charging solutions.


    As per the requirements of the new Electrical Vehicle Charge Point Grant for Households with On-Street Parking permission must be received from your local council to install a cross-pavement charging solution and to defined what is considered adequate on-street parking. The The EVCP grant is a separate funding stream to the LEVI Programme and is not managed by the Combined Authority. We understand that Local Highway Authorities are awaiting guidance from Government pertaining to cross-pavement charging solutions and further clarity on what solutions are encompassed in this definition, as well as clarity on this grant.
  • Share Will the charge points be accessible for those who don't have a smartphone? Currently most charge points seem to require the downloading of a smartphone app (often different apps for different charge points). Petrol and diesel can be generally be purchased with cash, card or smartphone app, whereas electrical charging seems to largely be only available via smartphone, another barrier which makes it far less accessible than fossil fuels. on Facebook Share Will the charge points be accessible for those who don't have a smartphone? Currently most charge points seem to require the downloading of a smartphone app (often different apps for different charge points). Petrol and diesel can be generally be purchased with cash, card or smartphone app, whereas electrical charging seems to largely be only available via smartphone, another barrier which makes it far less accessible than fossil fuels. on Twitter Share Will the charge points be accessible for those who don't have a smartphone? Currently most charge points seem to require the downloading of a smartphone app (often different apps for different charge points). Petrol and diesel can be generally be purchased with cash, card or smartphone app, whereas electrical charging seems to largely be only available via smartphone, another barrier which makes it far less accessible than fossil fuels. on Linkedin Email Will the charge points be accessible for those who don't have a smartphone? Currently most charge points seem to require the downloading of a smartphone app (often different apps for different charge points). Petrol and diesel can be generally be purchased with cash, card or smartphone app, whereas electrical charging seems to largely be only available via smartphone, another barrier which makes it far less accessible than fossil fuels. link

    Will the charge points be accessible for those who don't have a smartphone? Currently most charge points seem to require the downloading of a smartphone app (often different apps for different charge points). Petrol and diesel can be generally be purchased with cash, card or smartphone app, whereas electrical charging seems to largely be only available via smartphone, another barrier which makes it far less accessible than fossil fuels.

    Louis Cypher asked 3 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your question with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.

    We acknowledge that need for multiple apps to access different chargepoint networks is a frustration that many EV drivers face not just in West Yorkshire but across the country.

    Under the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, that came into force on the 24th November 2023 ‘New public charge points of 8kW and above and existing charge points of 50 kW and above must offer contactless to consumers'. The provision of contactless payment option will make chargepoints across multiple networks more accessible and remove the need for a specific app if a customer does not wish to use one. This requirement will be applicable to any chargepoint delivered through our LEVI programme that are 8kWs and above.

    The vast majority of chargepoint delivered through LEVI are required, under the conditions of the funding, to be 7kW or under. While contactless payment options are not a requirement for chargepoints of this speed we will be working with our suppliers once appointed to investigate the viability of this option and other methods to ensure that chargepoints are as accessible as possible and deliver a user-friendly experience. Through the LEVI programme we will be working with a select number of chargepoint provides to minimise the potential multiple apps residents of West Yorkshire would need to access the chargepoint installed through this project and ensure that a consistent standard of public charging is delivered while still giving the public choice of the network(s) they choose to use and promote reliability. 
  • Share I have recently purchased an EV, my main reasons for purchase was to help the environment and offset my commuting costs. However, I only have on street parking and I'm relying solely on public chargers which can be expensive. I live in a terraced house. Is there anything you can do to help me with home charging or near home charging? on Facebook Share I have recently purchased an EV, my main reasons for purchase was to help the environment and offset my commuting costs. However, I only have on street parking and I'm relying solely on public chargers which can be expensive. I live in a terraced house. Is there anything you can do to help me with home charging or near home charging? on Twitter Share I have recently purchased an EV, my main reasons for purchase was to help the environment and offset my commuting costs. However, I only have on street parking and I'm relying solely on public chargers which can be expensive. I live in a terraced house. Is there anything you can do to help me with home charging or near home charging? on Linkedin Email I have recently purchased an EV, my main reasons for purchase was to help the environment and offset my commuting costs. However, I only have on street parking and I'm relying solely on public chargers which can be expensive. I live in a terraced house. Is there anything you can do to help me with home charging or near home charging? link

    I have recently purchased an EV, my main reasons for purchase was to help the environment and offset my commuting costs. However, I only have on street parking and I'm relying solely on public chargers which can be expensive. I live in a terraced house. Is there anything you can do to help me with home charging or near home charging?

    Shaun Regan asked 3 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your idea for LEVI with us, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.

    We acknowledge that charging an electric vehicle for those who do not have access to off street parking can be challenging. Through the LEVI programme we aim to increase the provision of close to home residential charging opportunities across West Yorkshire for those who do not have access to off street parking. 

    Through the LEVI programme it is our intention to work with appointed suppliers to ensure long-term fair customer pricing is provided.We will be working with private sector operators to deliver tariffs that are reasonable and explore options for using smart and off-peak tariffs, aiming to provide options that narrow the gap between home and public charging cost. At this time, we are unable to advise on what the price per KW will be.

    We are committed to ensuring the right charging solution are installed in the right locations and we are working with our partner Councils to access what charging infrastructure is needed to meet local needs. 

    As part of this work, we are discussing cable channels and gullies with officers from all five West Yorkshire councils and the role that they could play in creating a fair and accessible EV charging network for the region. Each of the five councils are the Highway Authority for their district and it is up to each Highway Authority to set its own policy regarding on street private charging solutions.
  • Share What strategies do you have for enabling occupiers of terraced houses with on street parking to be able to charge at home (much cheaper than other methods) on Facebook Share What strategies do you have for enabling occupiers of terraced houses with on street parking to be able to charge at home (much cheaper than other methods) on Twitter Share What strategies do you have for enabling occupiers of terraced houses with on street parking to be able to charge at home (much cheaper than other methods) on Linkedin Email What strategies do you have for enabling occupiers of terraced houses with on street parking to be able to charge at home (much cheaper than other methods) link

    What strategies do you have for enabling occupiers of terraced houses with on street parking to be able to charge at home (much cheaper than other methods)

    Wendymcquillan asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your question, your feedback is very valuable in helping us inform our programme.
    We acknowledge that charging an electric vehicle for those who do not have access to off street parking can be challenging. Through the LEVI programme we aim to increase the provision of close to home residential charging opportunities across West Yorkshire for those who do not have access to off street parking. Through the LEVI programme it is our intention to work with appointed suppliers to ensure long-term fair customer pricing is provided.

    We are committed to ensuring the right charging solution are installed in the right locations and we are working with our partner Councils to access what charging infrastructure is needed to meet local needs. As part of this work, we are discussing cable channels and gullies with officers from all five West Yorkshire councils and the role that they could play in creating a fair and accessible EV charging network for the region. Each of the five councils are the Highway Authority for their district and it is up to each Highway Authority to set its own policy regarding on street private charging solutions.

    We are aware of cable channel solutions being trailed by authorities in other parts of the country, including the Kerbo Charge solution. We are observing the results of these with interest, and engaging with these authorities to gain learning that could inform further consideration of these solution for residents of West Yorkshire.