In 2023 South Hams District Council developed and adopted an EV strategy. As a proportion of overall emissions, Transport emissions account for around 27% of all emissions in South Hams and as opposed to other sectors, hasn’t seen much of a reduction. We recognise that a reduction in total vehicle miles travelled and electrification of surface transport is needed.
To support this shift, we will be seeking to increase the availability of EV charging points, increase EV visibility and lead by example through our own fleet and also support the push for electrically propelled watercraft.
The document below outlines the strategy.