North Northamptonshire to add 1,500 new EV charge points
Connected Kerb will deploy on-street and destination chargers equipped with smart charging functionality, allowing users to charge during off-peak periods when electricity prices are lower and grid carbon intensity is reduced.
Fully accessible charging bays will be provided at council car park sites. The rollout is scheduled to take place over the next three to five years and will expand the existing public charging network by a factor of three. Around 525 charging sockets are currently available across North Northamptonshire. Under the programme, installations are planned at around 320 new locations, covering all 12 towns in the authority area, more than 20 villages and at least 20 council-owned car parks. By 2030, the total number of public charging sockets in the area is expected to reach at least 2,000.
The LEVI-funded rollout forms part of the North Northamptonshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy 2024–2030, which sets out the council’s approach to supporting the transition to cleaner transport.
“With government funding and the support of our delivery partner Connected Kerb, we’re making a practical investment in our local infrastructure that will benefit residents, businesses and visitors across North Northamptonshire for years to come,” said Councillor Chris McGiffen, Executive Member for Highways and Travel. He added that the programme aims to ‘ensure reliable charging is available close to home’ and to give people greater confidence to switch to electric vehicles.
“We’re proud to partner with North Northamptonshire Council on one of the most ambitious EV charging programmes in the region,” said Chris Pateman-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Connected Kerb. “By rolling out over 1,500 new charging sockets, the council is making sure that EV charging is not just available, but accessible and reliable for everyone – especially households without off-street parking.”
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