Gloucestershire County Council has launched the first phase of plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.

The county council has appointed Connected Kerb to install and run its network of chargers

About one third of residential properties in Gloucestershire have no off-street parking for charging an EV at home and the new charge points will be installed in public areas to help boost take-up of EVs.

The county council has appointed Connected Kerb to install and run its network of chargers.

The first 26 locations around the county have been chosen after letters were sent to residents inviting their feedback and work on their installation has now started. Further locations are being identified to continue the next phase of the rollout.

In response to feedback, the council is installing two twin charge points in many locations, enabling four EVs to be charged in areas without severe parking pressures.

The scheme is funded by the county council and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ On Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS).

Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb, said: “Local communities are the beating heart of the EV transition which is why listening to their feedback on EV charging proposals is so important. Our aim is to make EV charging inclusive, reliable and convenient for everyone, particularly residents without a driveway, so all input is invaluable. This is a great project that will encourage further EV uptake and accelerate Gloucestershire’s efforts to tackle climate change.”