A key aspect of our Transport Strategy is a commitment to help more people switch to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by expanding the charging network in the borough to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
This work across Greater Manchester is also described in Greater Manchester's EV charging strategy (external link). We have adopted this strategy.
In 2019, we declared a Climate Emergency and have committed to being carbon neutral by 2038. Further details of our commitment are provided in our Outline Climate Change Strategy.
Our commitment
In 2024, Greater Manchester Combined Authority was awarded £16m to provide on-street public charging points in Greater Manchester. We have been allocated approximately £2.5m of this to deliver EV charging points in the borough.
Currently, there are no on-street charge points available in the borough. However, using the funding mentioned above, we plan to install new charging points from 2026.
Do you live in the borough and do not have access to off-street parking? You can complete the online form to suggest a location where you think on-street EV charging points are needed.
Whilst we are not able to respond directly to every suggestion, the information that you provide will help us to understand where there might be future demand.
Charging at home
Charging an electric vehicle at home is often the easiest and cheapest option if you have off-street parking such as a driveway or garage. You do not need a licence for this, but please always make sure your charging arrangements accord with your EV manufacturer’s handbook and that cables do not cause any danger or obstruction.
You should not trail cables across the pavement, even if you have a protector. We do not allow the installation of channels or connections from lighting columns.
If you do not have access to off-street parking, you can charge your vehicle at public EV charging points within the borough.
Charging points around the borough
All of Greater Manchester’s publicly owned charging points are part of the Be.EV network.
There are other public charging points available at places like supermarkets and service stations.
Zapmap (external link) provides details about the locations and availability of public chargers within the borough. You can also calculate the costs of travelling in your EV (external link).