On street charging failing in the UK ⚡️ This week, Char.gy have come under fire, for their migration of the on street network in Richmond and Wandsworth, which they took over from ubitricity in a recent tender win. Neighbours complained “many vehicles are now unable to charge, and the Char.gy support line are unable to assist”. This comes after months of delays by councils, OZEV and LEVI to deliver any sort of substantial on street network across the UK. The impact this has had on EV uptake is unknown, but likely to be significant, as the rollout of on street charging infrastructure is seen as the way to encourage those who don’t have off street parking, into an EV. The only way residents of terraced housing and apartments will be comfortable switching to an EV, is if they are able to charge close to home. So far, many councils have failed to deliver on their targets, and it remains to be seen when we will see the rollouts needs on streets across the UK. Even if we are to see contracts signed this year, it will still be 12-24 months before any impact is made. We need to build trust that EV is accessible for everyone, and we do that by delivering chargers close to people’s homes. We would love to hear from you! Have you got a story, question or comment? Contact us at hello@theevfeed.com #electriccar #electricvehicle #tesla #sustainability #netzero #evcharging #innovation #greenerfuture #electrification #electrifyeverything
EMMA ORR
3mo
The reality of rolling out any infrastructure in this space is more than time consuming. This post seems a little too click baity with the usual glib comments of “we must do better”. I think we all know that. Have you asked char.gy for comment? This post could have been greatly improved with some substance. I would be more than happy to give further details of the delays, problems and set backs which are evident but also out of the CPO’s hands. I am sure others would too. I was a key player in the largest on-street charging provision to be rolled out in a single council, as well as bringing countless other opportunities to market. I can talk ORCS and LEVI till the cows 🐄 come home. Let’s put some thought behind the context, and not bash those working hard in this sector.
Ben Whitaker
3mo
Home charging is 5x to 10x cheaper than public chargers, and is possible for many terraced homes if their council will join the 24 Local Authorities moving ahead with permitting Kerbo Charge channels. Paid for by residents and there's even a £350 government grant towards them, and they only take 1 hour to fit.
Not to mention the trip hazards created by inconsiderate installation of #evcharging infrastructure and danger to pedestrians and vulnerable road users. We've spent years decluttering the pavements and now .... Pavements are for #People. Living Streets
M J
3mo
Don't worry, Savvy is coming to save the plant and electric vehicle users. They only disruption will see is in the charging and not the neighborhood
Edward Bianco
3mo
THe US is currently forecasting public EV chargers will exceed petrol stations by 2030, surely we can beat that.
🌝Alan Staunton
3mo
Had to charge (well only a top up) outside Craven Cottage. Think there was 3 or 4 charge points, all of which did not work. Still I had to park somewhere for a couple of hours and I didn’t have to pay!
Technologist, EV Charging Service Designer - Cloud Software Architect - Developer - Team Leader
3moWe need to do much better as an industry