Charge point operator ubitricity has announced that it has successfully installed more than 7,000 EV charge points in the UK.
The milestone follows recent contract awards including the Cities of Westminster and Liverpool, North Lincolnshire and West Suffolk. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell, ubitricity converts existing lampposts into charging points for electric vehicles in residential areas – in order to provide domestic charging opportunities for residents without access to driveways or off-street parking. It is also deploying fast and rapid charging points for councils and local authorities in accessible areas such as council car parks and leisure centres.
The lamppost chargers allow for the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure without additional street furniture with the firm providing a range of options for public spaces.
Additionally, the firm supports local authorities with financing – through various funding schemes and initiatives – to install more on-street charging in towns and cities across the UK and internationally.
Speaking about the figures, managing director at ubitricity, Toby Butler, said: “The UK EV market has seen rapid growth, and the provision of convenient and accessible charging is a key component in enabling the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles.
“As the UK’s largest EV charge point operator, we’re proud of our role in helping ensure that EV owners can drive with confidence, knowing that a convenient, reliable charge will be close at hand. With more than 7,000 charge points now live, and our recent string of high-profile contract wins, we are proud to support local authorities’ roll out of EV charging infrastructure and assist them in meeting their goals to reduce emissions and improve their carbon footprint”.
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