It’s time to lead the charge with
Plug In Suffolk
The first phase of the Plug In Suffolk Project has now closed and we have begun the new, LEVI funded Phase 2. We are currently accepting new Expressions of Interest from across the County.
Phase 1 of the project was oversubscribed so if you previously applied and did not receive a charge point, please resubmit your application and it will be considered for Phase 2.
Click here to download an Expression of Interest form.
What is Plug In Suffolk?
Plug in Suffolk is designed to improve Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Suffolk’s rural locations and provide an alternative for residents who do not have access to off street parking. The project provides open access, community owned EV charging locations across the county. Installation of the charge point is funded by Plug in Suffolk and it is then handed over to the community group to maintain and operate. The host organisation will receive any revenue after operating costs and is responsible for publicising the charge points. The project has been hugely successful and has been used by government departments as an exemplar for EV charging.
The first phase of the project provided 100 community owned EV charging locations, you can view the locations at the bottom of this page. For phase two, the project will identify and install a further 40 -70 sites in urban and rural areas for community EV as well as extending the innovation to include Solar PV and battery storage to both lower the on-going running costs, reduce carbon emissions and provide possible income streams to the community owners.
Calling all drivers…
As part of the drive towards our low carbon future, people need to feel confident to make the switch to electrifying their transport. Now, you can feel confident that when you drive electric, you will find chargers wherever needed.
Plug in Suffolk simplifies the procedure of charging an electric car in this area and will make Suffolk Zero Emission Vehicle ready.
Aspiring to cover every possible publicly accessible car park in Suffolk, word is quickly spreading that if you drive an electric vehicle then Suffolk is THE place to visit as it is the easiest area in which to charge up while out and about.
When driving an EV just arrive at a charger, plug in and use your contactless payment to cover the low cost of the electricity you use.
Compatible with any Type 2 connector equipped vehicle (the most widely compatible connector). Once your payment is authorised, let the charge begin.
No need to register with a particular network. No need to download a smartphone app. No specific access card required.
Just your own contactless payment.
Plug In Suffolk – How charging on the go should be
Calling all potential site operators… there are now nearly a million EV’s on our roads and the numbers are rising fast. Every one of which could arrive at your premises and pay to use your charge point.
Are you in control of a car park that could benefit from EV charging facilities? Could offering public car charging be a potential revenue stream for your organisation?
Please contact katy.hampshire@suffolk.gov.uk to find out more information. For FAQs, please click here.
Where are the Plug In Suffolk chargepoints?
