Brighton signs deal for UK’s biggest on-street charging project
Brighton and Hove city will receive more 6,000 public charge points as it embarks on the UK’s largest on-street charging project.
The £130 million project is one of the first to make use of money through the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, designed to help local authorities meets rising demand for charging from motorists without off-street parking.
The chargers will be installed by char.gy, a renewable-based on-street charging supplier. which currently has 3,600 charge points across the UK.
The char.gy infrastructure takes advantage of when the electricity grid is at its greenest/cheapest. As such, its daytime ‘peak’ tariff costs £0.59p per-kilowatt hour, and £0.39p/kWh during off-peak ‘overnight’ hours.
John Lewis, char.gy CEO commented: “This is a huge moment for the country and its EV ambitions ahead of 2035. At char.gy, we’re committed to delivering a seamless, affordable and convenient charging experience for everyone in Brighton & Hove, because that’s key to encouraging EV uptake.
“This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers.”
Lilian Greenwood, the Future of Roads Minister added: “Making charging as easy as possible is a crucial to making the switch to electric a success.
“Rolling out over 6,000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will make driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway.
“It will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in Brighton and Hove and beyond, as we continue to create jobs, attract investment and secure our future as part of our Plan for Change.”
The latest announcement adds to positive signs around public charging. In March 2025, Zapmap announced that there were over 75,000 public charging points across the UK; a 32% year-on-year increase.
Despite the positive trend, the Public Affairs Committee recently found that while the country is on track to meet its target of having 300,000 public chargers nationwide by 2030, further work needs to be done to de-concentrate them away from London and the capital’s surrounding areas.
