Liverpool City Council has almost doubled the size of its on-street EV charging network after installing 300 new charge points across more than 130 residential streets.
That means the council’s network has grown to more than 670 charge points, which is great news for the city’s residents that don’t have access to an EV charger at home. The plans don’t stop there, however, with Liverpool City Council hoping to massively expand the network over the next 12 months. It currently intends to have more than 2,000 charge points live by May 2027.
The latest phase has been delivered in partnership with Otaski Energy Solutions and J McCann & Co Ltd, with funding provided through the Government’s On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme. The new chargers have been installed into existing lampposts and offer charging speeds of up to 5kW.
Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, noted, “Many residents are keen to move to electric vehicles, but a lack of accessible charging points can be a real barrier, especially if they don’t have a driveway or garage.
“By installing hundreds of new charging points and almost doubling our on-street network, we’re removing that obstacle and ensuring EVs are a practical, accessible option for everyone who wants to reduce their environmental impact.”
The council said residents and businesses helped shape the latest rollout by suggesting locations, which were then assessed for suitability and accessibility before installation.
Stephen Lawrence, Head of Business Development at Otaski Energy Solutions Ltd, added, “Otaski Energy Solutions is proud to support Liverpool City Council’s drive toward a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future.
“The installation of 300 lamppost chargers will make EV charging more accessible to residents and visitors alike, helping the city take meaningful steps toward reducing emissions and achieving its sustainability goals.”
