Electric vehicle (EV) charging operator ubitricity has confirmed that it has completed over 7,000 EV chargepoint installations across the UK.
Ubitricity, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has installed the chargepoints over the past six years. The firm is now looking to deploy a network of fast and rapid EV chargers for councils and local authorities in easily accessible areas such as council car parks and leisure centres.
The firm additionally provides lamppost chargers to provide an additional means to charge EV chargers. This is becoming a popular method in supporting the transition to low carbon solutions throughout residential areas – a key aspect in ensuring there is sufficient infrastructure for drivers without home chargers.
“The UK EV market has seen rapid growth, and the provision of convenient and accessible charging is a key component in enabling the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles,” said Toby Butler, managing director at ubitricity.
“As the UK’s largest EV charge point operator, we’re proud of our role in helping ensure that EV owners can drive with confidence, knowing that a convenient, reliable charge will be close at hand. With more than 7,000 charge points now live, and our recent string of high-profile contract wins, we are proud to support local authorities’ roll out of EV charging infrastructure and assist them in meeting their goals to reduce emissions and improve their carbon footprint.”
The achievement comes at a time when EV charging infrastructure continues to increase. According to recent UK Government statistics, the number of installed devices increased by 8% in the first three months of 2023.
As of 1 April, there were 40,150 public electric vehicle charging devices installed in the UK, while the total installed devices increased by 3,095, an increase of 8%. The government’s data indicated, that since 1 April 2022, the number of installed public devices increased by 9,860, a 33% increase. The number of rapid charging or above devices also increased by 39%.
