Public EV Charging Stations for Local Authorities
An established EV charging company, working with local authorities to provide a better charging experience to the UK public.
Convenient EV Charging for Your Local Community
We work closely with local authorities across the UK, developing EV charging infrastructure to support sustainability targets.
From public EV charging stations in specific locations, to EV charging hubs, we can offer a variety of options depending on your objectives.
EV Charging Products for the Public
Fast & Rapid Chargers
Reliable EV charging hardware for a range of requirements, from 7kW-400kW.
Load Balanced Charging
Unlock more EV charging capacity on site without an upgrade to the local grid.
Operator Portal
Manage and maintain public charge points remotely with our back office Operator Portal.
What’s in the Best Practice Guide for Local Authority Charging?
The Government is aiming to make reliable public charge points available for everyone, with a focus on charge point inclusivity, and accessible on and off-street charging for drivers.
Our 5 Steps to EV charging infrastructure guide is designed to help public sector bodies get started with their EV infrastructure projects.
What does public EV charging infrastructure, and the UK charging network look like today?
A look at local councils in the UK that have successfully embarked on their EV charging journeys.
Mer’s EV charging project toolkit for councils offers 5 steps to getting a charging project off the ground.
Find out more about what Mer can offer as a trusted EV charging partner.
Case Studies for Public Driver Charging
Frequently Asked Questions
The UK Government supports local authorities to install EV charging infrastructure with a range of financial schemes, including;
- On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme
- Local EV Infrastructure Fund (LEVI)
- Kent County Council via KCS Professional Services
- Crown Commercial Services
- ESPO
- Oxford DPS
The cost of public EV charging infrastructure depends entirely on a local authority’s requirements, for example; how many charge points are needed, and if there are any additional power requirements.
Our charging experts work with you to create a tailored strategy and charging solution for your chosen location, that will provide accessible charging for EV drivers.
Your charging infrastructure site will be serviced after six months, and again after one year. We also offer charge point maintenance, back-office support, and a 24/7 UK-based helpline.