London’s boroughs are super-charging the switch to electric vehicles by installing 1,000 new residential charging points across the capital.

Residential charging points are designed to charge electric vehicles at between 3-7 kilowatts per hour, ideal for an overnight charge. The majority of residential charge points delivered use unique and pioneering technology to install charging points in existing lamp posts. A small number of freestanding units have also been installed.

These new charging points will offer a convenient charging option for Londoners without access to off-street parking, helping to clean up the city’s polluted air.

Cllr Julian Bell, Chair of London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee, said:

“London’s air pollution is a public health emergency - it is negatively impacting the health of our most vulnerable residents and cutting lives short. “Extensive investment in London’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure is key to making Londoners feel confident about switching to cleaner, greener electric vehicles, which will help to reduce harmful emissions and ultimately improve London’s air quality. “That is why boroughs have pulled out all the stops to deliver 1,000 residential charging points across the capital for our residents - and we will be installing even more in the coming months.”

If you do not have a driveway and would like to request an electric vehicle charging point, please contact your London borough who will consider your request.

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