EV charging trial in London

A trial is under way on London's EV charging network, looking at how the charging grid can cope with large numbers of users.

Over the course of the Low carbon London trial, power in 63 charging points will briefly be suspended during peak time in order to share the electricity between more users without altering recharging rates.

The trial, which lasts until April, is being overseen by UK Power Networks, POD Point, Smarter Grid Solutions and Imperial College London.

Michael Clark, Low Carbon London programme director, said: "Success in these trials could reduce the cost and disruption associated with building new power infrastructure to support the expansion of EV charging systems, benefiting consumers across the country. We believe this is the first trial of ‘active network management’ involving electric vehicles in Britain."

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