- Brentwood Borough Council, in partnership with Believ, has added 22 new EV charging points at Chatham Way Car Park and King George’s Playing Fields.
- The initiative supports the council’s climate goals and prepares for the 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban.
- Future plans include more charging points in other locations, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
Brentwood Borough Council installs 22 new EV charging points with Believ
Brentwood Borough Council adds itself to the list of local authorities that are making an impact on the future. It’s committed to expanding its EV charging infrastructure, in collaboration with Believ.
The council has introduced 22 new charging points at strategic locations across the borough. These include Chatham Way Car Park and King George’s Playing Fields. These high-demand sites are now equipped with both fast and rapid charging options.
Councillor Barry Aspinell, Chair of the Clean and Green Committee commented:
“This marks yet another stride toward making Brentwood a more environmentally friendly and sustainable borough. Recognising the role of expanding Brentwood’s EV charging network in our journey towards achieving net zero, the Council is pleased to introduce these public charging points, aiming to provide support for our residents. Our commitment is for further EV charging points to be installed in other Brentwood car parks, including Ingatestone. This initiative not only plays a significant role in diminishing the area’s carbon footprint but also enhances air quality, particularly in our town centres.”
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, added:
“It is fantastic to see Brentwood scaling up its publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure with such commitment to supporting residents and visitors in making the switch to electric. The Believ team is very proud to support Brentwood in creating and implementing a well-thought-out strategy that delivers a mixture of charging speeds, according to the specific location’s needs.”
With these advancements, Brentwood is setting itself up for the future. Local authorities across the UK are taking the initiative and improving their infrastructure. Not least because earlier this month the Department for Transport announced extended LEVI funding to the tune of £185 million.
Localised action with the help of innovative charging companies such as Believ seems the most direct course to electrification. Councils are able to identify the most in-demand charging spots and allocate their funding accordingly. The alternative? To be underprepared and overflowing with complaints by 2035…
