More than 460 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints will be installed across Wokingham borough to help residents and businesses embrace the technology.
Wokingham is among the first councils to award a contract to a supplier under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund.
It will work with Believ to establish a comprehensive and inclusive chargepoint network by 2030, which will be powered by 100% renewable energy.
The Department for Transport will contribute £264,000 through LEVI funding, while Believ will invest £2.83 million and will install, operate and maintain the network.
Most chargepoints will be at the kerbside for long-stay or overnight use, with some rapid or ultra-rapid units in public car parks for faster top-ups.
They should all be installed within the second year of the contract, mostly in places where households would find it difficult to set up a charger.
