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Definition
The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is a UK Government programme supporting local authorities in England to plan and deliver local EV charging infrastructure, primarily for residents without off-street parking. It includes capital and capability funding and is intended to unlock additional private investment. Delivery is typically structured through long-term concession contracts in which LEVI capital is combined with investment from an appointed Charge Point Operator.
Why it matters
LEVI is a major route for expanding lower-power public and on-street charging in England. Its typical delivery model is a co-funded concession: the local authority contributes LEVI capital, the CPO contributes private investment, and the operator delivers and runs the network over a long contract period. Exact ownership, investment ratios, concession fees and revenue-share arrangements vary between procurements.