Charging firm Connected Kerb has joined forces with Cardiff Capital Region to boost the city’s public charging infrastructure by four-fold, with more than 40% of new charging bays widened for access.
The project, which consists of 366 EV charge points across 144 locations, will see 186 of the new charging bays in the Cardiff region designed to provide more space for drivers when plugging in, accommodating those with wheelchairs. A second phase roll-out of 68 dual chargers will take place across 66 sites.
Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb, said: “Making sure nobody is left behind in the full switch to electric vehicles is essential if the UK is to be EV-ready by 2030.
“This includes making charging affordable, reliable and hassle-free for residents without access to off-street parking which is why this project in the Cardiff Capital Region is transformational.
“Providing wider charging bays for drivers with accessibility requirements is just the first step on our ambition to make 1 in 5 bays across our network fully accessible. Connected Kerb continues to work with industry and disability organisations to make sure we get this right.”
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