156 new EV charge points for London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Brigade has had 156 charging points for electric vehicles installed across 71 fire stations and five other Brigade locations.

The charging points come as part of the Brigade’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and will support their growing fleet of electric support vehicles.

The charging points are Chargemaster twin socket fast charging units, capable of supplying a charge rate of 22kW. 18 of the charge points will be available to the public in Croydon, East Ham, Edmonton, Finchley, Hainault, Harold Hill, Hornsey, Ilford and New Malden fire stations.

Government funding covered 75 per cent of the installation costs, with Chargemaster contributing the remaining 25 per cent following a competitive tender to install and manage the charging points.

Transport Minister Andrew Jones, commented: “I want cleaner, greener cars across the capital and this money will make a real difference. The Department for Transport’s funding for the 156 new charge points will make it easier for people to use these increasingly popular low emission vehicles. It is an example of Britain leading the way in developing sustainable transport options that are accessible to everyone.”

London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, said: "I am delighted the Brigade’s electric vehicle charge points have been installed across London and are now ready for use by both Brigade staff and members of the public.

“Electric cars offer big environmental benefits and play an important part in keeping London clean. The new charging network not only makes it easy and convenient to charge up a car’s battery making electric cars easier to use, but also reaffirms London Fire Brigade’s commitment to lead on sustainability in the fire service and reducing our impact on the environment.”