Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Councils are advancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure contracts and installations, though some face delays and scrutiny over rollout strategies.
Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract in September 2026 for installing, operating, and maintaining electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the borough, as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Scheme. Separately, Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved a substation and ancillary cabinets for EV charging infrastructure at Hall Place car park in July 2026, where charging points were already established.
However, Harrow Council's rapid EV charging point delivery faces significant delays due to procurement challenges, as reported in July 2026. Croydon's EV charging strategy rollout is also under scrutiny, with councillors requesting an update in July 2026, and its expansion plans delayed as the draft strategy awaits consultation, as discussed in March 2026.
The network of charging points and related facilities for electric vehicles is a key focus for councils. Richmond upon Thames Council decided in January 2026 to deploy pavement gullies to facilitate EV charging point installation. In September 2025, Barking and Dagenham Council was awarded £1.2 million for new chargers, in partnership with Tower Hamlets, under the LEVI grant.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for EV charging points in September 2026. Source
- Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved a substation for EV charging infrastructure at Hall Place car park in July 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's rapid EV charging point delivery faces significant delays due to procurement challenges, reported in July 2026. Source
- Croydon's EV charging strategy rollout was under scrutiny by councillors in July 2026. Source
- Croydon's EV charging infrastructure expansion plans were delayed in March 2026, with its draft strategy awaiting consultation. Source
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