A Sale car park is set to be the biggest in Greater Manchester for the 'ultra-rapid' charging of electric vehicles.

The Sale Water Park car park is set to open 16 'ultra-rapid' chargers for electric vehicles as early as next month.

Trafford Council, the owner of the site, is allowing the provider Be.EV to install the 16 chargers and it is receiving a share of the profit in return.

The council aims for all of its residents to be within 10 minutes of chargers as it continues its fight against climate change.

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Aidan Williams, executive member for climate change, said: "Since the council declared a climate emergency in 2018, we have committed to a range of activities in an effort to achieve zero carbon for the borough as soon as possible.

"Becoming home to the largest ultra-rapid charging point in Greater Manchester shows how serious Trafford is about electric travel. Ensuring the charging infrastructure is in place is a key component in making electric vehicle use a viable option for people in the borough."

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