Luton Council has partnered with charge point operator Believ to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in six residential car parks across the town. As part of the project, seven 22kW chargers will be installed this autumn. The installation is being funded by Believ, with additional council support helping to make charging more affordable for residents.
To future-proof the sites, Believ will also install extra charging units that can be activated as demand increases, eventually raising the total number of available charge points to 24.
Believ’s live data and payment integration with Zapmap means EV drivers can view charger status in real time, plan journeys more efficiently, and pay seamlessly via the Zapmap app.
Cllr Javed Hussain portfolio holder responsible for Sustainable Development and Highways at Luton Council said:
“We were impressed with Believ’s response to their tender. This initiative is a key part of our commitment to sustainability and our goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions. By providing accessible and reliable charging solutions for residents, we are supporting more sustainable travel by ensuring that more people can make the transition to electric vehicles.
“Believ provided detailed maintenance plans that assured us of system reliability and its experience in accessible charge point infrastructure helps to ensure that no drivers are left behind.”
David Bagwell, Senior Public Sector Partnerships Manager at Believ, said:
“We’re excited to support Luton’s progressive goals towards net zero carbon emissions. These new installations will provide residents with more reliable and convenient access to EV charging, helping more drivers make the switch to electric vehicles.”
