Hundreds of new EV chargers are to be installed across north and east London, following an agreement between Uber and three of the capital’s boroughs.
Over 700 fast EV chargers will be installed on streets in Newham, Brent, and Redbridge, boosting London’s overall charging network by 7%.
Minister for London, Paul Scully, said: “As part of the UK’s drive to net zero emissions, we want to supercharge the electric vehicle revolution, making the act of going green significantly easier and cheaper.
“By rolling out hundreds of new EV chargers across the capital, Uber is putting Londoners in the driving seat, making it easier to own and charge an electric vehicle on our road to a cleaner future.”
The new chargers are the result of a £5m investment from Uber, working in close collaboration with each borough to determine where chargers should be installed. These on-street charging points are designed to improve access for those without driveways or home chargers.
Rokhsana Fiaz, mayor of Newham, added: “We have been working hard to tackle toxic air pollution and to improve the quality of the environment in the borough. There is a huge challenge to meet and part of that is reducing pollution from vehicles. We know that residents want to do their part, and many are changing over to electric vehicles and the infrastructure is needed to ensure they can make that change and contribute to lower emissions.
“This agreement with Uber brings funding into Newham to help make charging more available, which can help support the jobs of thousands of Newham-based drivers. We promised to increase our EV charging points and this will help create a bigger network of chargers that all our residents can use and benefit from.”
