Installing new vehicle chargepoints

As the number of electric and hybrid vehicles on our roads increases, we're continuing to grow Brighton & Hove’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to help meet the demand.  

This includes installing new chargepoints for residents, visitors, and businesses.  

Installing more chargepoints across the city helps us work towards our goal of making the city carbon-neutral by 2030.  

Over 1000 chargepoints have been installed in the city to date. These include:  

  • ‘standard’ lamp post columns that can provide a steady charge overnight,  
  • 'standard plus’ and ‘rapid' chargepoints for a quick top-up or a superfast charge when you’re short on time  

Chargepoints are categorised by their speed as follows: Standard (up to 7kW), Standard Plus (8-49kW), Rapid (50-149kW) and Ultra-rapid (150kW+).

Our latest research indicates that 86% of Brighton & Hove residents without off-street parking now live within a 3-minute walk of a public chargepoint. We remain committed to expanding our network further to support citywide, easy-to-access chargepoints.  

We'll install all larger standard plus and rapid chargepoints on build-outs in the carriageway where feasible. In some instances, equipment will need to be installed on the footway; however, locations and designs will be chosen to maintain accessibility for pedestrians and wheelchair users. Their positioning will follow the latest accessibility standards, including PAS 1899.

New electric vehicle chargepoints  

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding  

Following our successful application for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding, which supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking, we awarded 2 new contracts in 2025 for this next phase of chargepoint installations.   

This will see us accelerate the growth of the city’s charging infrastructure, with a minimum of 1200 lamp column/standard chargepoints, 350 standard plus chargepoints and 100 rapid (including some ultra-rapid) chargepoints installed across the city in the first 3 years.   

All contracts have been signed as of September 2025 and have been awarded to 2 chargepoint operators (CPOs):    

  • Char.gy has been selected to supply lamp column chargepoints
  • Believ have been chosen to install rapid and ultra-rapid chargepoints

We'll select locations based on:  

  • demand
  • where you tell us you would like a chargepoint – find out how to make a request
  • areas with less EV infrastructure, including areas with current low uptake, to encourage the transition to electric vehicles
  • ensuring that points are equally distributed across the city to increase access for all residents