The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract to char.gy to deploy more than 1,500 public electric vehicle chargepoints across the island, as part of efforts to expand access to on-street charging.
The rollout is supported by £1.625 million in public funding through the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Programme (LEVI), alongside private investment. The council said the project will not require direct financial contributions from its own budget.
Under the agreement, char.gy will design, install and maintain a network of chargepoints, focusing on residential areas where access to private driveways is limited. The initiative aims to address a key barrier to EV adoption for households without off-street parking.
Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, said: “This is fantastic news for the Island and a real leap forward in making cleaner, greener travel accessible to everyone, especially for those who don’t have driveways. Installing over 1,500 new chargepoints will make a tangible difference for residents right across our communities, at no cost to the local budget.”
John Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of char.gy, said the partnership supports broader access to electric mobility. “Partnering with Isle of Wight Council marks an important step forward in delivering fair, accessible EV charging infrastructure at scale. At char.gy, our focus is on enabling every resident, especially those without off-street parking, to make the switch to electric vehicles with confidence,” he said.
The project will also include social value initiatives delivered with installation partner Joju, including work experience placements, school engagement programmes and environmental activities supporting the island’s natural landscape.