· Three car parks to benefit from new charging hubs in 2024
· The EV Network to deliver and manage the hubs
· Project supports the council’s goal of becoming a net zero borough by 2030
Three new state of the art EV charging hubs, offering a total of 26 rapid charging bays across Cheltenham, are another step closer, with the council now having exchanged contracts with The EV Network to lease the land for their construction.
The EV Network will also manage charging the sites. This marks a substantial investment in the EV infrastructure of the town and a significant step forward in sustainable transportation in Gloucestershire, with reliable, ultra rapid chargers at 300kW delivering a full charge in around 20 to 40 minutes.
The hubs will be located in key car parks, to ensure maximum accessibility and coverage. They are scheduled to come online at the end of November, in time for The Cheltenham Christmas ice rink and the busy Christmas shopping period.
Cllr Alisha Lewis, cabinet member for finance and assets, at Cheltenham Borough Council, said: “Our partnership with The EV Network marks a milestone in our efforts to improve and promote sustainable transport options in Cheltenham. While electric vehicles are only part of the solution, it’s important that we do what we can to ensure people have convenient charging options in our car parks.
“By investing in high-powered charging infrastructure, we are not only easing the transition to electric vehicles but demonstrating our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. This initiative aligns with our vision for a cleaner, greener, and more environmentally friendly Cheltenham.”
Reza Shaybani, CEO and co-founder of The EV Network, continued: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Cheltenham Borough Council to deliver high-powered charging infrastructure throughout the borough. This initiative will play a vital role in supporting the growing number of electric vehicle users in Cheltenham and will contribute significantly to the town’s sustainability goals. Our aim is to provide convenient, reliable, and superfast charging solutions that meet the needs of both current and future EV owners.”
The first three charging hubs will be located at St James Street and Bath Terrace offering ten bays each and Church Piece car park offering six, with more to follow in other Cheltenham car parks from 2025.
For more information about the council’s climate emergency work, visit cheltenham.gov.uk/climate. Information is also available about ‘CheltenhamZero’ on X, a partnership approach of local private and public organisations, charities and community groups – working together to achieve a net-zero carbon emissions in Cheltenham by 2030.
For a full list of council car parks visit: cheltenham.gov.uk/parking.
