The London Borough of Harrow said it will expand its on-street electric vehicle charging network with 500 new lamp-column charge points, as part of efforts to support residents who do not have access to off-street parking.
The rollout is being delivered in partnership with char.gy and will focus on residential streets, using lamp-column-mounted charge points designed for low-powered AC charging. The council said 225 units have already been installed, with the remaining 275 scheduled to be deployed by Oct. 2, 2028.
The charge points are intended for overnight and long-dwell charging while vehicles are parked near homes. Harrow said all newly installed units will operate on 100% renewable electricity, with pricing structured to offer lower overnight rates.
“We’re putting residents first by making it easier to charge electric vehicles where people actually live,” said David Ashton, cabinet member for finance and highways. “More on-street charging means less time searching for a plug and more confidence for drivers every day.”
char.gy Chief Executive John Lewis said the expansion would help address a key barrier to EV adoption in urban areas. “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,” he said.
The project forms part of Harrow’s wider climate and transport strategy and builds on existing public charging infrastructure. The borough already has more than 100 on-street charge points installed through earlier partnerships supported by government funding.
char.gy is also expanding its network elsewhere in London. The company is working with the London Borough of Barnet on a separate programme to install up to 1,000 on-street charge points, reflecting growing demand for residential charging solutions in areas with limited private parking.