- Public EV charging providers, char.gy, have announced a new partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, which will lead to a significant 500 on-street charge points being rolled out across the borough.
- The project puts a focus on low-power chargers on residential streets, allowing EV drivers without access to off-street parking to charge their vehicles close to home.
- With a significant proportion UK households not having access to off-street parking, solutions such as this will be key to accelerate EV adoption in the years to come.
More EV chargers coming to London borough
225 of the charge points from this project have already been installed across Harrow, with the remaining 275 set to gradually come online before October 2028, less than two years before the UK plans to implement its ZEV mandate.
London in particular is a ripe market for on-street EV charging, with char.gy already rolling out its charge points at speed across other boroughs in the capital. With many car-owning residents lacking off-street parking, many current or prospective EV drivers will need to heavily rely on the public charging network. Whilst these drivers could rely on larger charging hubs, these are rarely located on residential streets, and are typically priced at over £0.70p per kWh. char.gy, on the other hand, offers an overnight tariff of £0.39 per kWh. That’s still not as cheap as domestic charging, but it’s still a step in the right direction, and could tip more drivers in the direction of EV ownership.
With the UK less than five years away from the 2030 ZEV mandate, ensuring that all drivers have access to affordable and reliable charging is crucial, if the industry is to encourage more drivers to make the transition.
Cllr David Ashton, Cabinet Member for Finance and Highways, commented:
“We’re putting residents first by making it easier to charge electric vehicles where people actually live. More on-street charging means less time searching for a plug and more confidence for drivers every day. It’s a big step forward for residents who already drive electric and for anyone thinking about making the switch.”
John Lewis, CEO of char.gy, added:
“We’re delighted to be expanding our network in Harrow with 500 new charge points. This expansion will make a real difference for everyday drivers: people who live without a driveway, those switching to electric for the first time, and anyone who wants reliable, affordable charging close to home. Providing local charging that people can depend on gives drivers confidence to switch to electric, and that’s what this rollout is all about. We look forward to working with the council, residents and local communities as these chargers go live.”
