Camden Council has awarded a significant contract to EV charge point operator Trojan Energy to install over 570 charge points, subject to finding suitable locations. Trojan Energy’s charge points are designed flat and flush with the pavements and enable residents without driveways to charge their EVs easily and locally and embrace a move towards cleaner transport.
Alongside successful active travel initiatives, Camden Council says it has secured government funding from the On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) to support the EV charging project which will help accelerate the switch to electric vehicles in the borough.
Trojan Energy previously deployed charge points in Camden in 2022 as part of an Innovate UK trial. The trial received positive feedback from users and residents in the Borough and this latest concession awarded to Trojan Energy will lead to an expanded rollout and support the transition to EVs whilst limiting on-street clutter. The new installations will support individual EV owners and also integrate with car club schemes, supporting Camden’s wider goal to reduce unnecessary private car ownership and promote active travel options.
The flat and flush charge point is designed to leave the pavement clear of clutter and be fully accessible to other pavement users when not in use. Customers use an adaptor which they keep in their possession to connect their vehicle to the charge point at the roadside. These points are linked via underground cables to cabinets, located up to 100m away. One key advantage of the Trojan Energy design is that the charge points are deployed in a cluster, increasing the chances of EV drivers finding a free charging bay. This combined with their parking bay sensor technology means dedicated bays are not required, smoothing the transition for all drivers in the borough.
70 chargepoints will be installed initially in July 2025, with 570 chargepoints, subject to finding suitable locations, expected to be completed in 2026. The project addresses the current limitations on residential EV charging and demonstrates Trojan Energy’s mission to democratise access to local EV charging, giving more motorists the opportunity to transition to electric vehicles.
Ian Mackenzie, CEO of Trojan Energy, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Camden Council. Trojan Energy’s mission has always been to ensure everyone benefits from the energy transition. After the huge success of our trials in 2022, we are delighted to now be able to support the Borough’s ambition towards sustainable travel, the switch to EVs, and to help residents who are keen to see many more of our charge points rolled out across Camden.”
Councillor Adam Harrison, cabinet member for planning and a sustainable Camden, said: “Our rollout of hundreds more EV charge points will help us meet the objectives we set out in Camden’s Transport Strategy, which aims to deliver a sustainable transport system and streets that are accessible and inclusive for all.
"Supporting electric vehicles and car clubs will make it easier for residents who want to make the shift to EVs. By promoting active travel such as walking and cycling and facilitating this shift to electric vehicles with convenient charging points, we hope to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and support environmental resilience across the borough.”
