Char.gy secures landmark contract with Richmond and Wandsworth to enhance EV charging infrastructure

In a UK industry first, Char.gy has successfully integrated and expanded its EV charging network by taking over existing infrastructure in the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth.

Systems integration / August 28, 2024

By James Foster

The partnership between char.gy and Richmond and Wandsworth councils illustrates a valuable new avenue for councils nearing end of contract: migrating their existing infrastructure instead of renewing or replacing it. Photo: Char.gy

These boroughs were early adopters of on-street charging, supported by the Go Ultra Low City Scheme (GULCS). With the scheme's conclusion, the councils launched a competitive process to manage their existing infrastructure, opting for migration over replacement.

Char.gy was selected to oversee the migration of 950 charge points across the two boroughs, aligning with the councils' goals of providing reliable and affordable EV charging services. The transfer is being completed in phases, with 399 charge points currently being integrated and the entire migration finalised by November 2025.

This partnership showcases a new option for councils at the end of a contract, offering migration as an alternative to replacing infrastructure. This approach saves time, reduces costs, ensures service continuity, and minimises roadside disruption. It also encourages competition in the market, leading to better services for EV drivers.

Char.gy, founded in 2016, manages over 3,000 charging points and is expanding its network by a third with this project. A recent investment from Zouk Capital has increased their funding to £100m.