Electric Vehicle Strategy
Croydon Council's electric vehicle strategy remains in draft, causing delays to charging infrastructure plans, while funding clarifications are sought.
Croydon Council's plans to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure are delayed, with its Electric Vehicle Strategy remaining in draft and awaiting consultation in March 2026. This was discussed at the Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport meeting in March 2026. Officers are awaiting further details from a multi-borough partnership led by Bexley regarding the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) procurement.
Separately, Croydon Council secured over £2 million in developer funds through Section 106 agreements in March 2026. A portion of these funds is designated for electric vehicle charging points, alongside other transport infrastructure upgrades. The council's Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to expand charging infrastructure and encourage EV adoption to reduce the borough's carbon footprint.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Electric Vehicle Strategy was in draft and awaiting consultation in March 2026. Source
- Croydon's EV charging infrastructure plans were delayed in March 2026. Source
- Croydon Council secured over £2 million in developer funds in March 2026. Source
- A portion of Croydon's developer funds is allocated to electric vehicle charging points. Source
- Officers were awaiting details from a multi-borough partnership led by Bexley regarding LEVI procurement in March 2026. Source
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