Get involved with EV charging in the East of England
Councils, businesses, residents and fleet operators all have a part to play in the Plugged In Places project.
Who it is for
Four ways to take part
EValu8 Transport Innovations Ltd delivers the Government-supported Plugged In Places project for electric vehicle charging across the East of England. The network only works well when the places that host it, the people who use it and the organisations that plan it are working from the same evidence.
- Host a charge point on land or in a car park you manage
- Share your experience as a driver or fleet operator
- Work with the project on local planning and communications
- Use the published findings in your own transport plans
Hosts
Offering a site for charging
Side note
Hosts keep ownership of their land. The project provides the survey, the equipment specification and the monitoring data.
What a host can expect
The first step is a short conversation about the site, its parking pattern and any electrical supply already present. If the location is suitable, a full survey follows to confirm connection options and access.
Once installed, the point is monitored and maintenance issues are reported quickly. Hosts are kept informed about usage so they can judge the value of the charger to their own customers or staff.
Feedback from drivers
Drivers who use the network are asked for their experience of finding, reaching and using a charge point. Their comments show where signs are unclear, where bays are blocked and where more capacity is needed.
Feedback is reviewed alongside usage records, so that a complaint about one site can be checked against what the data shows.
Process
From first contact to operation
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Step one
Initial enquiry
Tell the team about the site or the service you can offer and the area it covers.
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Step two
Site review
The project reviews demand, power and access, and explains whether the location fits the network plan.
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Step three
Agreement and installation
Terms are agreed in writing before any work begins, and the point is commissioned with the host present.
Images
Places where the network is taking shape
Questions
Taking part in practice
No. Hosts, residents, businesses and planners can all contribute without owning a vehicle, for example by commenting on locations or sharing local knowledge.
Terms for each site are agreed individually and set out in writing before any installation. Ask the team for the details that apply to your location.
If you are ready to start, send an enquiry or return to the electric vehicles overview.