char.gy to deploy 1,500 chargepoints on Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a major contract to char.gy to roll out more than 1,500 public electric vehicle chargepoints across the island. The project forms part of the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme and is supported by £1.625 million in public funding alongside private investment.

Harrow london chargy lamppost charging stations ac — Image: char.gy

Under the agreement, char.gy will design, install and maintain a large-scale network of on-street chargepoints, with a focus on improving access for residents without private driveways. The rollout is thus intended to address a key barrier to EV adoption in residential areas.

The council confirmed that the project will not require direct financial contribution from its budget while expanding public charging across communities.

In addition to infrastructure deployment, char.gy will deliver social value initiatives in partnership with installation specialist Joju. These include work experience placements, school engagement programmes and environmental projects supporting the island’s natural landscape.

Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, said: “This is fantastic news for the Island and a real leap forward in making cleaner, greener travel accessible to everyone, especially for those who don’t have driveways. Installing over 1,500 new chargepoints will make a tangible difference for residents right across our communities, at no cost to the local budget.”

John Lewis, CEO of char.gy, said: “Partnering with Isle of Wight Council marks an important step forward in delivering fair, accessible EV charging infrastructure at scale. At char.gy, our focus is on enabling every resident, especially those without off-street parking, to make the switch to electric vehicles with confidence.”

char.gy, iow.gov.uk