char.gy has installed its 5,000th public electric vehicle charge point in the United Kingdom, reaching the milestone with a new kerbside charger in Brighton & Hove.
The company said the achievement reflects the continued expansion of on-street charging infrastructure aimed at households without access to private driveways or dedicated off-street parking.
Brighton & Hove Deployment
The milestone charger forms part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s broader plan to install approximately 6,000 kerbside charging points across the city.
According to char.gy, the programme represents one of the largest on-street charging deployments outside London.
The company noted that a significant proportion of residents in Brighton & Hove rely on on-street parking, making access to public charging infrastructure an important factor in supporting electric vehicle adoption.
Focus on Kerbside Charging
char.gy’s charging model utilizes existing street furniture, including lamp columns, to deploy charging points within residential areas.
The company said this approach minimizes installation disruption while expanding charging access in locations where private charging options are unavailable.
According to char.gy, around 40% of UK households do not have access to off-street parking, creating a need for alternative charging solutions.
Expansion Across Multiple Regions
Beyond Brighton & Hove, the company continues to expand its network through partnerships with local authorities.
In Barnet, char.gy reported installing 300 charge points within six weeks as part of a larger 500-unit deployment.
Reading Borough Council has partnered with the company to install approximately 2,600 charging points across the borough. The project aims to place public charging facilities within 100 metres of at least 90% of households without off-street parking.
On the Isle of Wight, more than 1,500 charge points are planned as part of future deployment efforts.
Renewable Electricity Supply
The charging network is powered through a partnership with EDF.
According to the companies, electricity supplied to the network is supported by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates, which verify that an equivalent amount of renewable electricity is generated and supplied to the UK grid.
Executive Comments
John Lewis, chief executive officer of char.gy, said the milestone reflects the growing role of on-street charging infrastructure in the UK’s transition to electric mobility.
“Reaching 5,000 charge points is a proud moment for char.gy, but what it really represents is thousands of households across the UK who can now seriously consider going electric,” Lewis said.
“On-street charging has moved from the margins to the mainstream — and it’s becoming an essential part of how the UK gets to net zero.”
Raghav Singh, business supply director at EDF, highlighted the role of public charging infrastructure in supporting electric vehicle adoption.
“char.gy’s 5,000th charge point is a strong example of how quickly on-street EV charging is expanding across the UK,” Singh said.
“As demand for electric vehicles grows, access to convenient, reliable charging powered by renewable energy will be essential in supporting more drivers, particularly those without off-street parking.”
Long-Term Network Growth
The latest milestone follows char.gy’s previously announced £100 million funding commitment from the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund, managed by Zouk Capital.
The company has stated that the investment is intended to support long-term expansion plans, with a goal of growing its network to 100,000 charge points by 2030.
As local authorities continue to expand public charging infrastructure, kerbside charging is expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting electric vehicle adoption among urban residents who lack access to home charging facilities.
