Charge point operator Ubitricity has reached the landmark of having installed 7,000 public EV charge points across the UK.

Ubitricity has more than 7,000 charge points now live

The milestone comes off the back of a number of recent contract awards including the Cities of Westminster and Liverpool, North Lincolnshire and West Suffolk.

It’s part of the company’s wider effort to bring more publicly available EV charging to UK drivers without private parking and to help local authorities establish accessible charging networks quickly and efficiently using existing infrastructure.

The business, which was acquired by Shell at the start of 2021 and operates the most charge points in the UK, has been working to enable the transition to EVs in the UK by converting existing lampposts into charging points for electric vehicles in residential areas. These allow for the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure without additional street furniture.

It’s also deploying fast and rapid charging points for councils and local authorities in easily accessible areas such as council car parks and leisure centres, enabling a fast, comprehensive expansion of charging infrastructure in public spaces and supported by financing, through various funding schemes.

Toby Butler, managing director, said: “The UK EV market has seen rapid growth, and the provision of convenient and accessible charging is a key component in enabling the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles. As the UK’s largest EV charge point operator, we’re proud of our role in helping ensure that EV owners can drive with confidence, knowing that a convenient, reliable charge will be close at hand.

“With more than 7,000 charge points now live, and our recent string of high-profile contract wins, we are proud to support local authorities’ roll out of EV charging infrastructure and assist them in meeting their goals to reduce emissions and improve their carbon footprint.”