Hackney encourages residents to assist with public EV charge point location search
Hackney Council is calling on residents to find out where they want to see new, on-street borough-wide EV charge points installed, as it seeks to support motorists switching from petrol or diesel vehicles to electric.
Locals have been asked to provide their feedback via a short online survey, which the council will use to set up easily accessible charge points on various lampposts and parking bays, while ensuring the installation area remains pedestrian-friendly.
Already, there are 1,200 charge points installed across Hackney, and the information obtained from the survey will allow the East London borough to install 3,000 chargers by 2030.
This means that once complete, Hackney will have one of the biggest concentrations of EV charge points in the UK. Already, it has been recognised as London’s best area for charging, due to its dense coverage of 464 chargers per 100,000 people and its rapid expansion.
Hackney’s EV programme is headed by Charge Point Operator (CPO) Zest, and a reduced tariff is available for local EV permit holders through Hackney Light and Power, the council’s energy service. Alongside a flat charging rate of 59p/kWh, Hackney residents can opt for a monthly subscription of £16.25 (excluding VAT) for unlimited charging.
Hackney Councillor, Sarah Young, is a Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, and encouraged residents to take part in the survey.
“The shift to electric vehicles is creating a cleaner, quieter and more sustainable Hackney,” she said. “As we support people in this transition to less polluting cars, we’re ensuring that charging infrastructure is fair, accessible and shaped by residents’ requests.
“That’s why we’re inviting everyone to have their say on where we install the next round of charge points. Soon, we’ll have among the densest charging networks in the country. This is your chance to help us decide exactly where these chargers are located.”
Zest’s EV chargers range in speeds varying from 7kW to 300kW, depending on location.
