Portsmouth City Council has announced that new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints will be installed across the city.
In partnership with chargepoint operator Zest, Portsmouth is installing brand-new EV chargepoints, with more than 150 already live on lampposts and bollards throughout the city.
Reportedly, more than 3,000 Portsmouth residents already drive plug-in or hybrid vehicles, and forecasts suggest this could rise to over 20,000 by 2030 – around one in four residents.
The council stated that this rollout is part of a wider plan to meet that growing demand and encourage more people to make the switch to electric.
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As such, more than 300 chargepoints are planned over the next year, particularly in residential areas without off-street parking.
Portsmouth City Council cabinet member for transport, Peter Candlish, said: “We’re entering a new era for Transport, with mass adoption of electric vehicles (EV).
“This requires making EV-charging accessible to all. With the new EV chargepoints now being installed in convenient residential locations, especially where off-street parking isn’t available, we’re future proofing the city and making it easier for more people to choose to switch to an EV.
“It’s an important part of our overall plan for cleaner air, lower emissions, and healthier travel options.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
