Rapid EV charging for Torridge District Council

Torridge District Council has had four GeniePoint rapid chargers installed by ChargePoint Services at strategic locations across the area, linking them with the GeniePoint Network.
 
The GeniePoint Network chargers provide the latest in EV charging technology with access via the GeniePoint Network mobile web app (www.geniepoint.co.uk) or RFID card, for easy usability, payment and operation.
 
Torridge District Council are aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030, and encouraging residents to purchase electric vehicles is a large part of enabling them to achieve this goal.
 
Alex Bamberg, Managing Director, ChargePoint Services team, said.  “We recognise that managing the transition to electric powered transport requires investment and cooperation across multiple industries. The recent acquisition of ChargePoint Services by ENGIE gives us the strength and capability to meet the needs of the explosive EV infrastructure requirements across the UK, and we are working hard with our chosen partners to provide this facility nationally and become the number one provider of electric vehicle charging across the UK.”
 
Councillor Bob Hicks, Leader Member for the Economy, said.  “The Council have chosen to install this technology as we recognise and understand the importance of creating an infrastructure capable of supporting the rise in popularity in electric vehicles. The arrangements we have in place will allow us the flexibility to adapt our approach as the technology advances. The publically accessible and popular locations mean that both visitors and residents will have a convenient option to recharge their vehicles while visiting local shops and leisure facilities at the same time.  It is no secret that finances are tight in Local Government at present and partnering with ChargePoint Services helped provide a cost neutral implementation option. We also considered the EV charging networks in the districts and counties bordering Torridge and with existing partnership with Cornwall County Council, where over 30 GeniePoints are already installed, provides a fluent transition between the two areas for users of the GeniePoint Network.  Being able to deploy the latest technology allowing two cars to be charged at once to 80% full in 30 minutes was also attractive.”
 
Drivers are offered free parking whilst using the chargers, and following the installation Torridge DC have received positive comments from the public.