Enfield Council and Kerbo Charge launch pavement charging trial
Enfield Council has used Kerbo Charge for a through-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot to make it easier for residents with street parking to transition from petrol and diesel.
The pilot of the Kerbo Charge system, which is funded by residents, will help improve air quality across the borough and reduce CO2 emissions, in line with the council’s climate action targets to become cleaner and greener.
The breakthrough EV charging channels make it possible for residents with street parking, estimated to be 60% of Enfield households, to safely charge their car from their home supply, which is five to ten times cheaper than using public chargers at present.
Enfield Council is the first local authority in London to trial the Kerbo Charge technology after successful rollouts in several towns and cities across the UK.
When residents charge their car, they insert a charging cable into the channel and the specially designed lid closes behind, just like a zip. This takes away a potentially dangerous trip hazard that can result from loose cables stretching across public footpaths.
The introduction of the Kerbo Charge channels makes owning an EV much more attractive to those who do not have off-street parking, as residents can then charge off-peak for as little as 7.5p/kWh or 7p per mile at the time of writing.
Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste at Enfield Council, Cllr Rick Jewell, said:
“We are delighted to be working with Kerbo Charge on such a ground-breaking trial which is the first of its kind for a London borough.
“I hope the pilot scheme is a huge success, as it will encourage those thinking of purchasing an EV to do so, as the cost-effective technology will provide residents with a safe and convenient way to charge their vehicles and contribute towards a greener Enfield.”
Local resident Chris Richmond, who is participating in the trial, said:
“With the Kerbo Charge solution, I finally have the confidence to sell my petrol car and switch to electric. It’s a game-changer for those of us who live in areas without off-street parking. Using on street public charging was making the switch difficult as the charge costs were expensive, but we can now make the most of cheaper green energy at home”
Michael Goulden, CEO and Co-founder of Kerbo Charge said:
“This trial represents a significant step forward in our efforts to create greener, more sustainable cities. By providing our solution to residents in Enfield, we are not only facilitating their transition to electric vehicles but also making a substantial impact on reducing air pollution and supporting Enfield Council with their aim to be a carbon neutral borough by 2040.”
If the trial is successful, Enfield will expand the availability of Kerbo Charge to other residents in the borough.
Image courtesy of Enfield LBC/Kerbo Charge
