The British city of Bristol has added 150 new on-street electric vehicle charging points following a partnership between the West of England Combined Authority and renewable energy company Ameresco.
The new chargers have been installed by converting existing streetlamps in residential areas where many homes do not have private driveways. According to local authorities, the initiative is intended to give residents without off-street parking access to EV charging infrastructure.
The charging units are 3.4 kW AC chargers supplied by CityEV. Installed directly on lampposts, they are primarily intended for overnight charging rather than rapid daytime charging.
City officials noted that the lamppost chargers are designed to complement the wider network of public and private charging points across Bristol that provide faster charging options.
The chargers are now available for public use, with pricing and access information provided through the Fuuse platform, which also includes a map of charger locations.
“Our new Transport Vision sets out the direction of travel for our region, including increasing the number of chargers to support the growing number of other electric vehicles,” said Helen Godwin. “These 150 new charging points through lampposts are a useful step forward for people in Bristol as we work together to deliver our wider transport ambitions.”
Local officials say the rollout forms part of Bristol’s broader effort to support low-emission mobility and improve air quality. “The new lamppost chargers are part of Bristol’s ongoing ambition to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and make it easier for residents to switch to low emission vehicles,” said Ed Plowden.
The installations are also linked to the Bristol City Leap initiative, a 20-year partnership between the city council and Ameresco that focuses on renewable energy projects, infrastructure investment and low-carbon urban development.