Transport for Wales Expands EV Planning Tool Access to All Local Authorities

Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a nationwide initiative to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, giving all 22 Welsh local authorities free access to a shared data platform.

The platform, known as ChargePoint Navigator, is designed to help councils identify suitable locations for EV chargers, reduce planning costs and improve decision-making through better data and analysis.

By funding access to the tool, TfW aims to create a consistent, evidence-based approach to EV infrastructure planning across Wales. The move is intended to ensure investment is aligned with national transport priorities while delivering fair and efficient outcomes for communities.

This marks the first time ChargePoint Navigator has been rolled out at a national level outside England. The system was originally developed by UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator in collaboration with Field Dynamics and is already used by over 100 local authorities, achieving high levels of user satisfaction.

The initiative builds on TfW’s broader support for councils, which includes improving access to data and strengthening local capability to deliver charging infrastructure that is both sustainable and accessible.

It also forms part of efforts to implement the Wales Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan, which calls for a more coordinated and data-driven approach to infrastructure deployment.

Tony Clayton, EV Infrastructure Programme Manager at TfW, said the focus is now shifting from simply increasing the number of chargepoints to ensuring they are strategically located and meet the needs of communities across Wales.

Industry partners have also welcomed the move, highlighting the importance of giving local authorities the tools and insights needed to plan infrastructure effectively and deliver equitable outcomes.