UK’s ‘largest’ on-street charging project announced

Charge point operator Char.gy plans to install more than 6,000 on-street chargers in Brighton & Hove, UK, in partnership with the local council. It is supported by a £130 million contract, and is said to be the largest installation project of its kind in the UK to date.

The project will be delivered in partnership with the city council over the next two years, and will leverage funds from the UK’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) initiative. Char.gy did not confirm the exact capacity of the chargers it plans to install. However, it appears that the focus of the project is on 8 kW chargers aimed at offering overnight charging, with a PAYG Night tariff of £0.39 per kWh.

John Lewis, CEO of Char.gy, said: “This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers. As local authorities across England prepare to follow suit, this stands as a powerful first example of how the public and private sectors are coming together to deliver impactful projects that stimulate the demand for EVs and bring the country meaningfully closer to achieving our sustainability goals.”

Char.gy currently operates a network of 4,000 public charge points across the UK, utilising fully renewable energy sources.

At the start of 2025, Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) stated that the city had 500 on-street charging points, with 83 per cent of residents lacking off-street parking now within a five-minute walk of a public charger. The council claims that the city has the best on-street charging coverage outside London, in a place where 40 per cent of residents lack off-street parking. In January, it received £2.8m worth of government grants to expand its public charging.

“Making charging as easy as possible is crucial to making the switch to electric a success,” said Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood. “Rolling out over 6000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will making driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway.”

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