British on-street EV charging pioneer Char.gy will roll out some 3,000 on-street EV chargers in West Northamptonshire, under a programme funded through the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund.
The programme, which is supported by £2.85 million in government funding, along with “substantial private investment,” focuses on providing EV charging for residents who rely on on-street parking and lack home charging options.
A large proportion of the new chargers will be lamp column units, making use of existing infrastructure to minimize disruption and ensure a cost-effective rollout.
EV charging locations were selected through a process that prioritized sites suggested by residents and local parish councils.
“We know charging availability is one of the biggest barriers to switching, which is why we’re tackling it head-on with over £600 million to rapidly expand the UK’s charging network,” said the UK’s Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather.
“Working with Char.gy allows us to scale up quickly using existing infrastructure and ensure our communities are well-prepared for the increasing demand for electric vehicles,” said Nigel Stansfield, Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste at West Northamptonshire Council.
“This investment will make a real difference to people across West Northamptonshire who don’t have driveways or home chargers,” said char.gy CEO John Lewis. “By using lamp columns on residential streets, the council is bringing charging closer to where people live, without major disruption to neighbourhoods.”
Source: Char.gy
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