Street infrastructure across the city upgraded to work as charging points, benefiting drivers without access to off-street parking
Bristol residents can now benefit from 150 new electric vehicle (EV) points installed at the base of upgraded, pre-existing lamp posts. Sites have been selected where there are relatively low numbers of driveways, so that they benefit people without off-street parking.
Photo courtesy of Bristol City Council
The initiative supports Bristol’s wider commitments to clean energy, reduced emissions and improved access to EV charging for residents. In providing wider access to charge points, the aim is to encourage residents to make the switch to cleaner, more sustainable modes of travel.
Chargers are available for public use now and next to each charge point are simple instructions. More detailed instructions, locations of the charge points and full prices feature on the Fuuse app.
The lamp posts feature relatively slow CityEV 3.4kW chargers, designed for overnight use. They complement the existing network of council and privately owned chargers, which provide fast and rapid charging.
The project has been 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).
The upgrade work on the lamp posts was completed last year, enabling the charger installation process to be quick and straightforward – it is usually completed within hours. Work was delivered through a partnership with Ameresco and Bristol City Leap.
Cllr Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee at Bristol City Council, says: ‘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, adds: ‘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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