More than 70 rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers are being installed at 35 sites across the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, with the first 17 chargers already live.
The council is working with charge point operator Believ to give residents, businesses, taxi drivers and other road users more options to charge quickly and conveniently.
These new chargers build on the council’s major expansion of EV infrastructure, which has already seen 2,000 residential charge points installed in existing lamp columns across Tower Hamlets.
With 93% of homes in the borough lacking off-street parking, the council is developing a comprehensive network of different charging options to make owning and charging an electric vehicle practical for more residents.
The latest project is fully funded by Believ and represents the company’s largest deployment of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers to date.
Chargers are now live at locations including White Horse Lane, Prusom Street, Plumbers Row, Alfred Street, Stepney Green and Chrisp Street, with further sites to follow as the rollout continues.
Councillor Shafi Ahmed, Cabinet Member for a Clean and Green Borough, said, “We want residents to have a range of options that work for them, whether that’s charging overnight near their home or getting a faster charge while they’re out and about.
“This latest investment is another important step towards cleaner transport in Tower Hamlets, helping us reduce emissions, improve air quality and build the infrastructure our borough will need for the future.”
Guy Bartlett, CEO of Believ, said, “Believ’s fully funded offering helps local authorities to make their electric vehicle infrastructure goals a reality.
“With their strategically positioned locations, these charge points will be instrumental in serving both residents and through-traffic, advancing electric mobility across the region.”
