Liverpool City Council has appointed char.gy to install a network of 300 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
The locations will focus on streets of terraced housing and builds on the local authority’s existing 670 charge points.
The additional charge points are set to increase Liverpool City Council’s existing network to 670. Some 40% of UK households face challenges for charging due to limited access to off-street parking.
On-street charging solutions overcome this issue by strategically installing charge points along residential streets, with char.gy currently managing a network of more than 3,600 public charge points across the UK.
By investing in charging infrastructure, Liverpool City Council is looking to ensure EV adoption is possible for people wherever they live in the city, and to assist in its net zero target by 2030.
The new char.gy charge points will be installed directly into existing street lampposts, charge at a speed of up to 5kW, and take just under two hours to install. They will all be powered by 100% renewable energy, backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs).
Cllr Dan Barrington, Liverpool City Council Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, said:
“I’m delighted that we are providing even more on-street car charging for residents. This is a crucial hurdle to overcome in ensuring a just transition from fossil fuels to a net zero city.
“Not everyone has a private drive where they can install their own charging point. So, this increase in on-street chargers is a hugely significant infrastructure upgrade that will support the switch to EVs.”
John Lewis, CEO OF char.gy, said:
“We’re excited to partner with Liverpool City Council to make EV charging more accessible, especially for residents without off-street parking. Switching to an electric vehicle should be easy for everyone, no matter where they live.
“By installing charge points along residential streets, char.gy brings convenient, reliable, and affordable charging right to drivers’ doorsteps. Residents can easily charge overnight from home and take advantage of our discounted Night Tariff during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower – just like homeowners with driveways do. By bridging this ‘driveway divide,’ we’re making EV ownership a realistic option for more people.
“We look forward to working with Liverpool City Council as they continue their journey toward a cleaner, greener Liverpool and help make sustainable transport a reality for even more residents.”
Image courtesy of Liverpool City Council
