Over 600 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers coming to West Berkshire

West Berkshire Council is taking a major step towards a cleaner, greener future by partnering with Connected Kerb to deliver more than 600 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the district.

The project, supported by £382,000 from the Department for Transport's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund and backed by additional private investment through Connected Kerb, will make it easier for residents to switch to electric vehicles - especially those living in flats or homes without driveways. As part of the rollout, the scheme will also include infrastructure for a further 300 future charge points across West Berkshire to ensure the network can grow as demand increases in public car parks and on-street locations. This allows us to focus on making charging accessible for everyone, not just to those with off-street parking.

Installations are expected to begin in 2026, with full delivery planned over the first four years. Locations will be confirmed soon once feasibility studies have been completed.

Councillor Stuart Gourley, Executive Member for Environment and Highways at West Berkshire Council, said:

"This project is a major step forward in delivering our climate and transport strategy. By expanding public EV infrastructure, we're enabling more residents to support our net-zero goals by choosing sustainable travel and future proofing the district as demand grows."

Keir Mather, Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister, said:

"We're making it easier to charge on the go in West Berkshire with over £380,000 funding for 600 new public charge points, giving drivers the confidence to go electric.

"We're also cutting upfront costs, with £1.3 billion to extend the Electric Car Grant until 2030, saving drivers up to £3,750 on a new EV, alongside an extra £600 million this year alone for more chargers across the country."

Connected Kerb CEO, Chris Pateman-Jones, said: 

"This partnership is all about giving every resident the confidence to go electric. By bringing reliable, affordable charging to the areas that need it most, we're helping West Berkshire build a fair, future-ready EV network that serves the whole community."

The 20-year contract includes a revenue-share model, capped tariffs to keep charging affordable, and strong service level agreements to ensure performance and reliability. At the end of the contract, all infrastructure will transfer to the Council, providing long-term public benefit.

Image credit © to Connected Kerb