UK charging infrastructure provider EZO has secured a £176 million contract to deploy and operate electric vehicle charging infrastructure across four local authority areas in England’s Midlands region.
The 15-year agreement was awarded by the Fourth Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium (FMeviC), a partnership comprising Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Warwickshire councils working alongside transport body Midlands Connect.
Under the contract, EZO will install 250 public rapid and ultra-rapid charging points across the region, supporting charging access for more than two million residents.
Focus on Public Charging Access
The rollout is expected to concentrate on locations where public charging demand is highest, including areas with limited access to private off-street parking.
According to EZO, the project will prioritize rapid and ultra-rapid charging infrastructure to improve charging availability for residents, businesses and visitors across the participating council areas.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to expand public charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption continues to increase across the United Kingdom.
Government-Funded Deployment
The project will be funded by the UK government and delivered by EZO without requiring direct capital investment from the participating local authorities.
The arrangement is designed to accelerate charger deployment while reducing financial burdens on councils seeking to expand local EV infrastructure.
The Fourth Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium was established to coordinate charging infrastructure development across the region and support the transition to lower-emission transportation.
Expansion of National Charging Portfolio
The Midlands contract represents EZO’s second major public charging infrastructure award within the past year.
In October 2025, the company secured a separate 20-year agreement valued at £300 million to deploy charging infrastructure across northern Scotland.
EZO said it currently operates more than 400 charging points in Scotland and is developing approximately 1,000 additional chargers in the region.
With the addition of the Midlands project, the company said its total UK contract portfolio now stands at approximately £476 million.
Growing EV Infrastructure Investment
Ollie Chatten, chief executive officer of EZO, said the contract reflects increasing collaboration between charging providers and local authorities seeking to expand charging networks.
“This is another major milestone for EZO and a clear demonstration of the trust local UK authorities are placing in us to deliver EV charging at scale,” Chatten said.
“This rollout will transform EV charging in the Midlands, making it easier than ever for residents and businesses to switch to clean transport.”
The contract highlights continued public-sector investment in charging infrastructure as governments and local authorities seek to support electric vehicle adoption and reduce transport-related emissions across the UK.
