The enhanced charging network will support the transition for up to 1 million drivers. Currently, the UK has around 60,000 public charge points, highlighting the scale of char.gy’s ambitious growth plans.
Since its inception, char.gy has grown into a trusted partner for UK councils, facilitating the installation of public charge points through the CIIF, a £420 million public-private fund established by the UK Government in 2019. The fund, managed by Zouk Capital, aims to accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure across the UK. char.gy’s initial £6.4 million investment in 2021, followed by a second round in 2022 bringing the total to £65 million, has now culminated in this third round, bringing the total investment to £100 million.
char.gy’s range of charge point solutions, designed and manufactured in the UK, have proved highly effective with network availability consistently over 99 percent. Since the installation of its first public charge point in Marlow, Buckinghamshire in 2018, char.gy has consistently delivered robust on-street EV charging networks. Capable of deploying over 500 charge points monthly, the company is accelerating its rollout to help meet the estimated requirement of 300,000 public chargers needed by 2030. The deployment of more EV charging points helps to decrease reliance on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, significantly lowering CO2 emissions and other harmful pollutants, contributing to cleaner, healthier communities across the UK.
“We are delighted that with Zouk’s continued support, we will continue to expand our on-street charging network, making EV ownership viable for more individuals reliant on public charging, supporting their transition to sustainable transport” said John Lewis, char.gy CEO. “Our mission is to ensure EV adoption is accessible to everyone, creating parity between those with off-street parking and those without. The latest funding will help us accelerate our ambitious growth plans and will be directed towards the rollout of more charge points across the next five years. We are here to partner with local councils, providing the expertise and scale needed to drive the UK’s green agenda forward.”
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