Char.gy secures contract for 3000 EV charge points in West Northamptonshire
Following a competitive tender process, Char.gy secured the contract to deliver more than 3000 charging points across the district. The rollout is funded by the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund as well as ‘substantial’ private investment.
The charging points will predominantly be street chargers retrofitted to lampposts, located at Council and parish sites. The council says it will be targeted at residents who lack off-street parking, with a focus on “competitive user tariffs”. Pricing for these tariffs has not been revealed; however, the council has confirmed that installation will begin ‘mid 2026’, suggesting the charger rollout is imminent.
There’s no word yet on which hardware will be deployed; however, similar Char.gy deployments in the UK have seen the CPO install its ‘Flow’ range of projects. These small, box-shaped units use Type 2 connectors and can be easily mounted on lampposts within two hours. A data sheet on Char.gy’s website outlines some other key specs, including 5kW and 7kW charging variants, contacless or app payment, and ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge) capability.
Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said: “Drivers in West Northamptonshire will soon have thousands more reasons to go electric, with over 3,000 new public charge points rolling out thanks to £2.85m of government funding. We know charging availability is one of the biggest barriers to switching, which is why we’re tackling it head on with over £600 million to rapidly expand the UK’s charging network so drivers can charge at home or on the go with confidence, wherever they are.”
John Lewis, char.gy CEO, added: “This investment will make a real difference to people across West Northamptonshire who don’t have driveways or home chargers. By using lamp columns on residential streets, the Council is bringing charging closer to where people live, without major disruption to neighbourhoods.”
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