EasyGo, an Irish charging company, has received a contract to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the north of Scotland.

The £300m ($404m) deal will see the installation of 570 new charging points by 2028.

The contract, which spans 20 years, is aimed at bolstering the region’s transition to net-zero emissions.

The project encompasses Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils, with Highland Council taking the lead.

This development is expected to more than double the existing EV infrastructure, thereby improving the charging network in the region.

Additionally, EasyGo will take over the operation and maintenance of all current council-owned public charging points.

Transport Scotland has pledged more than £7m in funding to support the partnership as part of the Scottish Government’s £30m Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.

Launched in 2022, this fund facilitates collaboration between local authorities and the private sector to establish a comprehensive public EV-charging network throughout Scotland.

The north of Scotland agreement is the first inter-council contract awarded under this scheme and is the largest grant given in Scotland since the fund was initiated, the Aberdeenshire Council said in a release.

EasyGo CEO Ollie Chatten said: “As the largest EV charging network across Ireland, we are truly excited to be working with the Scottish Government on the north of Scotland electric vehicle charging infrastructure partnership, following a successful and thorough procurement process.

“Supporting progressive councils across the country in building out EV infrastructure is a vital step towards a more sustainable and future-focused Scotland. This project enables us to bring our proven expertise to the forefront, ensuring a reliable and efficient charging network that will power Scotland’s journey to Net Zero.”