On-street charge point operator char.gy has reached a significant milestone by installing its 3,000th electric vehicle (EV) charging point.
This achievement underscores char.gy’s commitment to making EVs accessible to all, particularly for the 40% of UK households without off-street parking.
Located in the London borough of Lambeth, the new unit highlights char.gy’s dedication to facilitating widespread EV adoption.
As the government advances its goal of establishing a comprehensive nationwide public EV charging infrastructure by 2030, on-street charging stations such as those offered by char.gy play a crucial role. To achieve this objective, councils are urged to apply for grants from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, established in 2023, which has already allocated more than £185 million towards on-street charging projects in England. With a total funding pool of £381 million, a substantial amount of the allocation is yet to be disclosed but will provide support to councils until 2025.
Since the installation of its first public charge point in Marlow, Buckinghamshire in 2018, char.gy has evolved into a trusted collaborator for UK councils implementing on-street EV charging networks. Capable of deploying 400 charge points monthly, the company aims to facilitate seamless EV usage for over one million drivers by 2030.
John Lewis, char.gy CEO, said:
“Our aim is to level the playing field for EV adoption by creating parity between drivers that have access to off-street parking and those that don’t. With the installation of our 3,000th charge point and our ambitious growth plans, char.gy is playing an ever more important role in encouraging more people to embrace EVs, and contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.”
Image courtesy of char.gy
