The Watford Borough Council in the UK has secured a grant worth £386,250 to install new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers, furthering its commitment to sustainable transportation. The funding, provided by the UK government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and the Energy Saving Trust, will cover 50 per cent of the installation costs.
The project includes the installation of 24 twin charge points and 40 lamp column charge points, bringing the total number of on-street charging locations in Watford to 115. Each location will be equipped with two to four charge points, ensuring convenient access for residents and visitors.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating, “The expansion of EV charging points will help people to switch to EV vehicles and improve air quality in Watford. Many residents in the town do not have driveways, so it is important that we have the right infrastructure in place. We are committed to making improvements in Watford to make this a more sustainable town.”
This grant follows a previous investment made by the council just a year ago, when they received £592,500 to set up 79 new EV charging points across the town. In that instance, the grant covered approximately 60 per cent of the cost, with the remaining 40 per cent funded through the council’s contract with partners Blink Charging. The total investment for the previous charging infrastructure construction was £1.3 million.
The Watford Borough Council’s efforts to expand its EV charging infrastructure align with broader goals to promote sustainable transportation and reduce emissions in the region.
