Gosport gears up for EV revolution with 30+ new charge points in town!
New EV Charge Points Coming This January
Drivers and visitors in Gosport will soon find it easier to power up electric vehicles. Over 30 new charging sockets are set to be installed across seven local car parks. The project kicks off this month, with Marine Parade car park leading the charge, launching its first EV points in January.
Where to Plug In? Seven Car Parks Get The Upgrade
- Marine Parade
- Beach Road
- Green Lane
- No 2 Battery East
- No 2 Battery West
- Pebble Beach
- Walpole
These spots will soon be buzzing with EV drivers ready to zap up their rides.
EV Boom Sparks Infrastructure Push
Gosport has seen a whopping 600% surge in electric vehicle ownership over the last five years. By 2030, the borough expects more than 14,000 EVs on the road. The council is moving fast to make sure its charging network can keep pace.
“I’m delighted we’re introducing new charge points to our car parks,” said Council Leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn. “This will support the growing number of electric vehicles in the borough and encourage more people to go green. It’s a win for everyone, reducing pollution and helping our community.”
Zero Cost, Full Coverage: Liberty Charge Takes the Wheel
Liberty Charge is footing the bill and managing the new stations—no taxpayer dime needed. The company will own and operate the points through a partnership with Virgin Media O2, handling all upkeep while residents enjoy hassle-free charging.
Neil Isaacson, CEO of Liberty Charge, commented: “We’re proud to back Gosport’s clean air goals with zero cost to taxpayers. Working with councils across the UK, we’re building a nationwide EV charging network accessible to everyone.”
This bold move supports Gosport’s plan to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and gears up for the 2030 ban on diesel and petrol car sales. Plug in today, charge up for tomorrow!
