We’re on a mission to bring clarity & ease to the process of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public sector bodies. Whether you're part of a team choosing to procure charging installation through an existing framework, running your own tender, or exploring options, this guide will help you identify what you need to know before stepping into a project.
The Government envisions access to reliable public charge-points as a prerogative for everyone, charge-point inclusivity, and accessible on and off-street charging for private and commercial drivers.
Only 78% of homeowners have access to off-street parking. Public charging is fundamental for encouraging those without access to off-street parking to see electric transportation as a viable option for them.
At the end of July, there we almost 33,300 total charging devices across the UK. The Government expects the number of public chargers to grow to 300,000 by 2030. Get to grips with where the UK is currently at in meeting charging needs.
Mer has worked with local authorities and public sector bodies across the country, introducing and developing EV charging infrastructure to their portfolio to support their sustainability targets. Our guide shares some core learnings from their experiences so far.
Published 13 April 2022, the UK Government’s ‘Zero emission fleets: local authority toolkit’ outlines the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles that carry out council services.
From funding to finding a CPO, to choosing the right infrastructure locations, to selecting the right maintenance contracts and Service Level Agreements, check out our 5 steps for getting started with EV infrastructure.
We seek to remove the friction in the electric mobility experience – developing clear, suitable solutions that help make the move to EV easy. We aim to offer you a professional service that feels simple and suitable. Find out more about our offering.
Durham County Council’s public EV infrastructure was in desperate need of upgrading, with less than 50% public chargers functional in 2019.
With goals such as maximising ultra low carbon vehicle replacement within the Council fleet and investigating the development of small-scale ‘park & ride’ hubs with access to EV charging points, Dorset Council needed to drive investment in EV charging accessibility.
East Devon District Council is aiming to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. In 2020, the Council trialed specially-modified electric vans in its street-cleaning fleet; to support this shift, they required charging infrastructure.
Tracey Millmore, EV Project Officer, Durham County Council
