Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is making it easier than ever to go electric. As part of its goal to become a Carbon Neutral Local Authority by 2030, the Council has recently installed new rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in three of its town centre car parks, as part of the latest round of investment in this area.
The Council has supported the installation of 76 EV chargers at 65 community locations since the first installations were completed in May 2022 – working closely with the Cardiff Capital Region, the UK Government, and the Welsh Government.
Now, on top of this, you’ll now find 50kW DC rapid chargers ready to use at Aberdare Library Car Park, Tonypandy Lower Car Park, and Pontypridd’s Goods Yard Car Park. That means drivers can plug in and get a substantial charge in around an hour—perfect while grabbing a bite, shopping, or catching up in town.
The Council is well on its way to making sure 90% of residents are within a mile of a charger by the end of the decade.
Councillor Maureen Webber BEM, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Climate Change said, said:
“We’ve come a long way with support from the Welsh Government and our partners. These new rapid chargers are another big step towards making every day EV use more practical and convenient for everyone in our communities.
“Electric vehicle drivers can now visit Aberdare, Pontypridd and Tonypandy town centres for shopping or having a meal, while their electric cars or vans are receiving a rapid recharge over the period of their stay.”
The Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Rhondda Cynon Taf is still expanding with new chargepoints being installed throughout the year.
