- UK on-street charging provider Connected Kerb is set to deploy 30 on-street EV charging sites across West Sussex, helping to increase EV accessibility for those without off-street parking.
- The work is being led by West Sussex County Council, along with district and borough councils, with Connected Kerb appointed as the delivery partner.
- New installations will have additional underground wiring, allowing for the on-street charging sites to expand further in the future.
UK EV charging infrastructure takes another step forward
Earlier this year, Connected Kerb secured £65 million in additional funding, helping it to expand the number of sockets it operates in the country up to 40,000 over the next few years. These sockets focus specifically on urban areas, both on the street and in popular destinations such as retail parks.
This new charging infrastructure will add to the 82,000-plus public chargers already live across the UK, helping to increase EV accessibility as the early mainstream make the transition. The recent addition of the UK Electric Car Grant is also primed to drive EV sales further, and ensuring that all potential EV drivers have a place to drive, including those without a driveway, is crucial.
On-street charging in particular is continuing to grow across the UK, bolstered not only by Connected Kerb, but also other firms in the space, such as Trojan Energy, char.gy, and JOLT.
Councillor Joy Dennis, County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, commented:
“The growing network of chargepoints directly supports our residents in making the switch to electric vehicles as we approach the 2030 deadline. This ongoing work underpins our commitment to a greener, more sustainable West Sussex for everyone.
Crucially, no changes to existing parking arrangements are proposed at this time; other vehicles can continue to park as usual, but we do encourage considerate parking to ensure EV drivers have access to charging points. Any future changes to parking restrictions would, of course, be subject to the normal consultation process.”
Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb, added:
“We’re proud to continue supporting West Sussex County Council in delivering one of the most ambitious and accessible public charging networks in the UK. Expanding this infrastructure is essential to making EV adoption realistic and convenient for everyone – particularly residents without off-street parking. This next phase is another important step towards building a cleaner, greener future for the county, giving drivers the confidence that reliable charging is never far away.”
