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Get a chargepoint for your electric vehicle

Over two-thirds of Surrey residents think that action on climate and environment is ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important (Surrey County Council). Yet we all keep contributing to emissions with private vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t a silver bullet, but they can play a role in cutting local pollution levels and improving our respiratory health.
Charging continues to be seen as a major barrier for EV ownership (Understanding EV range anxiety and tips on overcoming it), but the actual experience is not bad at all. In fact, EV drivers give the charging experience 8.1/10, compared to a 6.9 from petrol and diesel drivers commenting on their refilling experience (Satisfaction levels amongst the UK’s EV drivers). For those who live in an area with insufficient charging stations, there are ways to improve the charging infrastructure around you.

You can apply for an on-street EV charging and/or get a partially-funded charging station at work through a number of different schemes. Applying for these grants benefits you by:

  • Saving money for the installation of the charging point and the running cost of EV with partially- or fully-funded grants.
  • Ensuring peace of mind and making it convenient by having charging points near you: at your doorstep or in your neighbourhood.
  • Boosting employee satisfaction by providing reliable EV charging infrastructure at work.