Redbridge Council has partnered with Siemens and ubitricity to expand its electric vehicle network with more than 300 on-street charge points.
The partnership project with the providers will see 310 lamp-post charge points installed across Redbridge with feedback from local people used to determine the locations of the on-street charge points.
Funded through the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) and ubitricity, the project increases the number of on-street charging points so those without a driveway can charge an EV.
The first tranche of the 310 charge points is set to be rolled out within the next few months.
Cllr Jas Athwal, Leader of Redbridge Council, said: “By making it as easy as possible for our neighbours to make the switch to electric vehicles, with 310 new on-street charge points coming to Redbridge, together we can improve local air quality and reduce the impact of climate change.”
Cllr Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability, said: “We all have a role to play in tackling climate change. Using greener and more sustainable transport to get around our local area is one way in which we can reduce our carbon footprint on the borough and play our part in tackling the climate crisis for a greener and healthier Redbridge.”
Toby Butler, ubitricity UK Managing Director, said: “At ubitricity, we are dedicated to facilitating the transition to greener transport options, and this project with Redbridge Council is a testament to our commitment. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on the local community and the environment.”
Michael Sharkey, Senior Technical Manager for Siemens plc, said “We are delighted to build on the work already done by Redbridge Council to increase on-street charging points to help residents who would be unable to charge their EVs at home. Importantly this adds another 310 chargers to the more than 6,500 already installed and maintained by Siemens across London.”
Image courtesy of ubitricity
