UK government fund supports national charging infrastructure with £65M boost for Connected Kerb 

  • Connected Kerb secures £65M funding to expand its UK EV charging network from 9,000 to 40,000 sockets.
  • The investment supports the UK’s goal of 300,000 public chargers by 2030, helping urban drivers and creating green jobs.
  • Connected Kerb plans to become the UK’s largest public charging network by 2025, strengthening its commitment to clean energy.

Connected Kerb secures £65 million through the National Wealth Fund to expand UK EV charging network

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is getting a major boost. Connected Kerb has secured £65 million in funding from The National Wealth Fund (NWF) and Aviva Investors. This investment will help expand its public charging network from 9,000 sockets to 40,000 across the country.

The NWF, a UK government-owned entity, finances and advises on economic infrastructure projects. With a huge capital base, the NWF is mobilising private investment in the UK’s clean energy and growth industries, thereby generating short and long-term returns for taxpayers.

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The funding includes £55 million from NWF and £10 million from Aviva Investors. This support is critical as the UK aims to install at least 300,000 public EV chargers by 2030.

Chris Pateman-Jones, Connected Kerb CEO, commented: 

“This investment combines Connected Kerb’s proven hardware and advanced software infrastructure with the financial resources of NWF and Aviva to deploy public charging at scale, to all corners of the UK. This is a game-changing investment that will give individuals and businesses the confidence to make the switch to driving electric, dramatically reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. We are delighted to have such high profile investors who are deeply aligned with our sustainability and ethical goals.”

Angenika Kunne, Head of Infrastructure Equity, Aviva Investors, added:

“We are pleased to continue to support the journey to net zero with our ongoing support of Connected Kerb. Our increased commitment reflects our belief in Connected Kerb’s position as a leading EV charging network providing reliable end user solutions to enable the transition to electric vehicles for the mass market. The unique offer of Connected Kerb’s advanced site selection and user software provides a compelling proposition for both Aviva Investors clients and the end user.”

With nearly 20,000 public charge points installed last year, this investment is another step toward making the UK a clean energy leader. It comes as the statistics are demonstrating a monumental shift for the UK’s car sector. With the proper funding and expansion, the nation will stray towards EV favouritism by 2027.

EV adoption is rising fast, but urban areas still face challenges. Many drivers lack access to home charging, making public networks essential. Connected Kerb’s UK-made chargers will help close this gap while creating green jobs.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: 

“Our charge point network is going from strength to strength, and it’s brilliant to see Connected Kerb secure a £65m boost to expand its charging network – a great vote of confidence in the EV transition. The funding follows a record of nearly 20k public charge points added last year. With a further £6bn in the pipeline from industry by 2030, the switch to EVs is driving investment across the country, supporting jobs and making the UK a clean energy superpower to deliver our plan for change.”

EV adoption is rising fast, but urban areas still face challenges. Many drivers lack access to home charging, making public networks essential. Connected Kerb’s UK-made chargers will help close this gap while creating green jobs.

Juliet Davenport, Connected Kerb Chair, concluded: 

“We are incredibly proud to receive this substantial investment from the National Wealth Fund and Aviva Investors. This funding will enable us to significantly expand our EV charging network, making electric vehicle charging accessible to everyone, especially those without driveways. This investment not only supports our growth but also aligns with our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting flexible clean energy solutions across the UK.”

Connected Kerb is on track to become the UK’s largest public charging network by 2025. This investment accelerates the country’s shift to EVs, playing a crucial role in the transition. As global targets evolve, it firmly signals the UK’s commitment to a sustainable future.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, commented on the funding:

“Support for kerbside charging is critical to ensure nobody is left behind on the UK’s electrification journey, with millions of drivers without access to driveways reliant on an effective public charging network. Vauxhall is working closely with leading charge point operators, such as Connected Kerb, through its Electric Streets of Britain initiative, which was introduced to help councils across the UK with the acceleration of public charge point roll out.

2024 saw a 21% growth in electric car uptake1, and whilst the number of overall public charge points is increasing substantially – some 38% up last year – the vast majority of the UK’s on-street residential chargers are currently located in the capital2.

Today’s announcement from the Chancellor that the Government will provide extra funding for kerbside chargepoints is a welcome boost to the UK’s EV charging network at a pivotal time. We need to ensure that these new on-street chargers, which are key to enabling those without a driveway to charge their EV, get installed in the right towns and streets where they will get used – our Electric Streets campaign sets out precisely to help with that.”

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