A TOTAL of 32 new electric vehicle chargers have gone live in Hillingdon.
The new chargers are the first tranche following the council’s partnership with providers, APCOA. A further 14 charging points are due to go live this year.
The chargers include 24 in new locations.
The network of 7-kilowatt chargers will soon by complemented by a further 14 rapid charging points (22-kilowatt), to make it quicker for motorists to get back on the road.
An additional 36 charging points will come in a second phase once electrical supplies have been confirmed.
HillingdonFirst cardholders will get a discounted rate when using the chargers, of 60p p/kwh, rather than 65p.
The new charging points are located at:
- Botwell Green Car Park, Hayes (x4)
- Brandville Road Car Park, West Drayton (x4)
- Fairfield Road Car Park, Yiewsley (x4)
- Green Lane Car Park, Northwood (x4)
- Highgrove Pool Car Park, Ruislip (x2)
- Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Car Park, Uxbridge (x2)
- Pump Lane Car Park, Hayes (x4)
- Ruislip Lido Willow Lawn Car Park, Ruislip, (x8)
Coming soon:
- Civic Centre Car Park, Uxbridge (x6)
- Pembroke Gardens Car Park, Ruislip (x5)
- St Martin’s Approach Car Park, Rusilip x3)
Rapid charging points coming soon:
- Green Lane Car Park, Northwood (x4)
- Ruislip Lido Willow Lawn Car Park, Ruislip (x4)
- Devonshire Lodge, Eastcote (x6)
Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport, said: “Not everyone has a driveway or the option to charge their cars at home.
“Our expanding network will enable residents and visitors to top-up their vehicles in a convenient and affordable way.”
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