SWARCO to deliver electric vehicle charge points across Cornwall

SWARCO Smart Charging and Cornwall Council are to work together to install EV charging points across the county over the next four years.

The partnership has seen SWARCO awarded the contract by Cornwall Council to  supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle charging points. These will be a mix of 7kW AC, 22kW AC and 50kW DC chargers, and the deal will include the delivery of European Regional Development Funded charge points in 2022-23, as part of the Drive EV2 project.

The partnership’s primary objective will be the development of Cornwall’s strategic network of EV charge points. Both organisations are committed to ensuring that residents within the county, and visitors, will be able to confidently find, and use a charger, to support their travel needs. As part of this combined commitment, SWARCO Smart Charging has committed to long-term investment in the region for funding rapid and ultra-rapid charging hubs, to complement the Council’s electrification efforts.

SWARCO Smart charging managing director, Justin Meyer, said: “This collaboration brings together a motivation to make EV charging a reality for the people of Cornwall. With the growing demand for sustainability, and the fast rise in popularity of EVs across the country, SWARCO’s ambition to bring quick charging to Cornwall, is a duty that will assure ease of access, solutions, and reliability. We are committed to moving towards a future that helps Cornwall Council support the transition for the UK to become a low-carbon economy.”

With petrol and diesel vehicles accounting for almost 15% of emissions, Cornwall Council is supporting the development of a network of EV chargers. This is part of its commitment to decarbonise transport and become carbon neutral by 2030. Residents and visitors will be able to utilise readily available charging facilities, helping to make electric vehicles a viable alternative.