Council launches new EV charging points

A council has launched new electric vehicle (EV) charge points at key town parking locations.

West Berkshire will be installing points throughout Newbury, including Pelican Lane, Corn Exchange, Newbury Station, and Northbrook multi-storey car park.

The charge points are already fully operational, providing electric vehicle owners with more public charging spaces.

Liberal Democrat councillor Stuart Gourley said: "I'm so pleased to report that we are regularly adding to the public infrastructure to support our residents and visitors to make low-carbon travel and lifestyle decisions."

The cost to use the 22kW charge points is 44p per kWh and can be made through a mobile app.

Cllr Gourley said: "These new charge points are an important part of the collection of measures we are delivering to help address the climate and ecological emergencies in West Berkshire.

"I'm keen to encourage the use of these charge points and for our residents and visitors to feel free to provide us with their feedback so we can continually improve how we support local climate action."

Principal parking officer at West Berkshire Council, Ian Martinez added: "We are pleased to provide charging facilities for EV car users.

"This is part of our ongoing effort to install chargers in most of our car parks as we all work together towards achieving net zero."

Additional EV chargers are to be installed at Theale main car park and Thatcham Kennet Leisure Centre car park.

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