Selected areas in Bristol will now benefit from EV charging points at the base of upgraded lampposts.
The 150 new on-street chargers have been installed in areas where there are low numbers of driveways, to give people without off-street parking access to charging points for their electric vehicles.
Now installed and available for public use, the chargers are available to use via the Fuuse EV Driver App.
The lampposts were upgraded last year in preparation for the chargers, which has allowed the charger installation process to be quick and straightforward, and usually completed within a few hours.
The chargers being installed are slow CityEV 3.4kW chargers, designed for overnight use.
These will complement the existing network of council and privately owned chargers which provide fast and rapid charging.
The project is funded by The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Green Recovery Fund and Office For Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) on-street residential charge point scheme (ORCS).
Councillor Ed Plowden, chair of the transport and connectivity committee, said: “The new lamppost chargers are part of Bristol’s ongoing ambition to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and make it easier for residents to switch to low emission vehicles.
“Through the Bristol City Leap partnership with Ameresco, the city is investing in accessible, reliable on street charging to help support these long term goals.”
Helen Godwin, mayor of the West of England, added: “Green electric buses are already making a difference across the West, cutting pollution and improving journeys – with more on the way.
“Our new Transport Vision sets out the direction of travel for our region, including increasing the number of chargers to support the growing number of other electric vehicles.
“These 150 new charging points through lampposts are a useful step forward for people in Bristol as we work together to deliver our wider transport ambitions, with almost £500,000 more funding already secured to enable all of our councils to enhance charging facilities.”
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