Bristol gains 150 new EV charging points
The charging points have been installed as lamppost conversions across areas of Bristol which typically lack driveways; something the local authority says is designed to ‘give people without off-street parking access to charging points for their electric vehicles’.
The conversion process took place last year, with CityEV 3.4kW AC chargers being installed on existing lampposts. The new charging points are therefore intended for overnight use, given the low power rate of the chargers. However, the council has said that they are intended to ‘complement the existing network of council and privately owned chargers which provide fast and rapid charging’.
The chargers are now available for public use, with pricing and usage details available on the Fuuse app – which also contains a map of the charging points.
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “Our new Transport Vision sets out the direction of travel for our region, including increasing the number of chargers to support the growing number of other electric vehicles. These 150 new charging points through lampposts are a useful step forward for people in Bristol as we work together to deliver our wider transport ambitions, with almost £500,000 more funding already secured to enable all of our councils to enhance charging facilities.”
Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, added: “The new lamppost chargers are part of Bristol’s ongoing ambition to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and make it easier for residents to switch to low emission vehicles. Through the Bristol City Leap partnership with Ameresco, the city is investing in accessible, reliable on street charging to help support these long term goals.”
The Bristol City Leap partnership here refers to the 20-year joint venture between the City Council and Ameresco, which also covers renewable energy upgrades, financing, infrastructure, operations and more.
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