The tariff for public electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Fife is set to change from 1 August 2024 to support the maintenance of the existing EV network and attract further investment from commercial operators.

The new tariffs for the three types of EV charge infrastructure in Fife will be:

• Trickle charger (7kW), £0.40/kWh
• Fast charger (22kW), £0.40/kWh
• Rapid charger (50kW), £0.60/kWh

Although the charging tariff is set to increase, the current connection fee of £1.60 for all charging sessions at Council operated charging facilities is set to be removed.

Councillor Altany Craik, Spokesperson for Finance, Economy, and Strategic Planning, said:

“These tariff changes will help to establish an EV charging network in Fife that is self-sustaining."

“As we look to increase the number of public EV charging points in Fife over the coming years, it is important that we build a network that is sustainable, and affordable for all Fifers.”

Further changes to the EV Charging network in Fife include the introduction of a maximum stay of 70-minutes at all Fife Council operated rapid chargers. This allows a 60-minute charging period, followed by a 10-minute grace period.

An overstay fee of £10 at all Fife Council operated rapid chargers will also be introduced to help manage the level of demand and encourage better utilisation of the infrastructure.

The majority of the existing charging infrastructure has been delivered through Transport Scotland grant funding.

To secure further grant funding, local authorities are required to develop an EV Strategy and introduce tariffs at a level that would be commercially attractive to external operators.

Fife Council's EV Strategy is currently being developed and opportunities are being explored for regional joint working in developing a larger future EV charging network.

For more information about electric vehicles in Fife, visit: eFife - Electric Vehicles | Fife Council